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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). Do NOT tighten the jam nut (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01758378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Steering Knuckle
    G01758379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the prevailing torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) + 115 degrees of rotation.

    Fig 3: Installing Prevailing Torque Nut To Outer Tie Rod Assembly
    G01758380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the jam nut (2) against the outer tie rod assembly (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the jam nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

  5. Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to INTRIGUE in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 4: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly
    G01758381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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