Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . CAUTION: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear. Procedure Place an appropriate size crow foot wrench or equivalent on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing. Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise to remove the inner tie rod and clockwise to install the inner tie rod. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment Calibrate the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration Tighten 83 N.m (61 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

CAUTION:

Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.

Procedure

Place an appropriate size crow foot wrench or equivalent on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise to remove the inner tie rod and clockwise to install the inner tie rod.
Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Calibrate the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration

Tighten
83 N.m (61 lb ft)