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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Tie Rod Male & Female Ends
    GM800453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • If the steering gear has a male rack (5) and a female inner tie rod (4), do not apply thread locking adhesive.
    • The male inner tie rod threads (2) must be clean prior to applying the thread locking adhesive.
    • Inspect the thread locking adhesive container for the expiration date.
    • Use only enough thread locking adhesive in order to evenly coat the threads.
  1. If the steering gear has a female rack (1) and a male inner tie rod (3), apply LOCTITE® 262, or the equivalent thread locking adhesive, to the threads on the inner tie rod.
    2. Fig 2: Connecting Inner Tie Rod To Rack
    GM761506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the inner tie rod to the rack (3).
  3. Place a soft jaw pipe wrench or soft jaw pliers on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Place a torque wrench and the CH-6321  wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing. Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Staking Both Sides Of Female Inner Tie Rod Assembly Housing To Male Rack
    GM416139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Place the inner tie rod (2) on a vise.
    6. NOTE:

    If the steering gear has a female rack (1) and a male inner tie rod, do not stake.

  6. If the steering gear has a male rack and a female inner tie rod, stake both sides of the inner tie rod housing to the rack.
    7. Fig 4: Inserting Feeler Gage Between Rack & Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM416141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Insert a 0.25 mm gauge (1) between the rack (2) and the inner tie rod housing in order to inspect the 2 stakes. The feeler gauge must not pass between the rack and the inner tie rod housing stake.
    8. Fig 5: Shock Dampener & Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM297398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms against the inner tie rod housing.
    9. Fig 6: Larger Steering Gear Boot Clamp
    GM1865916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Position the NEW inboard boot clamp (1) on the steering gear boot.
  10. Position the steering gear boot with the NEW inboard boot clamp on the steering gear housing.
  11. Use the CH-22610  pliers in order to install the NEW inboard boot clamp.
  12. Install the outboard boot clamp.
    13. Fig 7: Outer Tie Rod & Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    GM297355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the inner tie rod nut (2) to the inner tie rod (1).
    14. NOTE:
    • Install the outer tie rod (3) with the same number of complete rotations as you counted during the removal.
    • Do not tighten the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod nut yet.
    • Tighten the inner tie rod nut to the outer tie rod while adjusting the front toe.
  14. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
  15. Install the steering gear to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  16. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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