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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear Rack Thrust Washer And Steering Gear Rack Inner Tie Rod
    GM1820143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If equipped with a hydraulic power steering gear, position the NEW steering gear rack thrust washer (1).
  2. Start the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) in the steering gear rack.
    3. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Housing, Steering Gear Rack And Steering Gear Housing
    GM2371634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Place a soft jaw pipe wrench or soft jaw pliers on the flat surface of the steering gear rack (3) between the steering gear housing (4) and the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  4. Place a crow foot wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) and tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
  5. If equipped with a hydraulic power steering gear, bend the tabs on the steering gear rack thrust washer to secure the steering linkage inner tie rod.
  6. Install Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement 
  7. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
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