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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Rack & Inner Tie Rod Threads
    GM297389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  1. Apply LOCTITE® 262 (or equivalent) to the steering linkage inner tie rod threads (2).
  2. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod (3) to the rack (1).
    3. Fig 2: Tightening Tie Rod
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install a torque wrench (5) to the appropriate size crows foot to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod (6).

    Hold the flats of the gear teeth (3) while tightening the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (4) as shown.

    Tighten:  Tighten to 80 N.m (60 lb ft).

  4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (4) 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 Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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