Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise in order to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the rack. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise in order to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the rack. Tighten 70 N.m (52 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION:

Procedure

Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise in order to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the rack.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise in order to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the rack.

Tighten
70 N.m (52 lb ft)