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Tie Rod Ends, Modified



Tie rod ends, modified
The manufacturing process for tie rod ends was optimized. This has modified the outer shape and length of thread shaft.

It was then necessary to modify the tie rod ends to match the tie rods.

Implemented as a running-change.

The modified tie rod ends have the following identifying characteristics:





A - Right tie rod end
1 - Hex head on thread shaft, Across Flats 19 mm
- Dimension - a - : 94 ± 0.5 mm
- Identification "A" for right

B - Left tie rod end
1 - Hex head on thread shaft, Across Flats 19 mm
- Dimension - a - : 94 ± 0.5 mm
- Identification "B" for left





Identifying characteristics of previous tie rod ends
1 - Flat for wrench on shaft, with identification "R" or "L", Across Flats 22 mm
- Dimension - a - : 74 - 1 mm
- Shaft - arrow - is round

CAUTION: These tie rod ends must not be installed on tie rods with length - a - 318.9 mm!