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Installation Procedure

    NOTE:

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

  1. Apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the steering gear inner tie rod threads.
  2. Attach the steering linkage inner tie rod onto the steering gear rack.
    3. Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM1751747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place a pipe wrench on the flats on the steering gear rack (1) next to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

  5. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without HP2) , Steering Gear Boot Replacement (HP2) .
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