Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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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 to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering gear rack. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack. Use the CH-41240-2 wrench and a torque wrench to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to specification. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment Tighten 80 N.m (59 lb-ft) Special Tools CH-41240-2 Wrench Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

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 to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering gear rack.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.
Use the CH-41240-2 wrench and a torque wrench to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to specification.
Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Tighten
80 N.m (59 lb-ft)
Special Tools
CH-41240-2 Wrench
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools