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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT:

    Make sure the shock dampener is on the rack before installing the inner tie rod.

    The threads must be clean prior to the Loctite® application. Check the Loctite®, or equivalent, container for expiration date. Use only enough Loctite® to evenly coat the threads.

    Fig 1: Rack And Inner Tie Rod Threads
    GM297389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Apply Loctite® 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads (2).
  2. Install the inner tie rod (3) to the rack and pinion (1).
    3. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod, Torque Wrench, Rack & Inner Tie Rod Wrench
    GM297392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install a torque wrench (5) to the J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod (6).

    Hold the rack while tightening the tie rod as shown.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Shock Dampener & Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM297398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms out against the inner tie rod housing.
  5. Install the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the safety stands.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
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