Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Steering Gear Boot Replacement After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination.If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (4WD) Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (2WD)
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . CAUTION: The pipe wrench must be placed at the input shaft end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear. Procedure Place a pipe wrench on the input shaft end of the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing and an appropriate size wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the inner tie rod separates from the rack. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the inner tie rod tightens to the rack. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment Tighten 90 N.m (66 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Steering Gear Boot Replacement
After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination.If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (4WD) Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (2WD)

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

CAUTION:

The pipe wrench must be placed at the input shaft end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.

Procedure

Place a pipe wrench on the input shaft end of the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing and an appropriate size wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the inner tie rod separates from the rack.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the inner tie rod tightens to the rack.
Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Tighten
90 N.m (66 lb ft)