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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedure before installing the new tie rod ends.

Remove all traces of the oil, grease, or other contaminants.
Clean the threads of the tie rod with denatured alcohol or the equivalent and allow to dry.
Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 or Canadian P/N 10953488 to the threads of the tie rod.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 1: Removing/ Installing Inner Tie Rods Ends

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Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod.
Tighten: Using the J 34028 tighten the tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the outer tie rod assemblies. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer .
Install the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.
Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SUSPENSION.