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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Loosening Jam Nut On Tie Rod
    GM793269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant. Refer to FLUID AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS .
  2. Install the outer tie rod end to the inner tie rod.
  3. Install the outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle.
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    Fig 2: Seating Relay Rod Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use the J 29193  in order to install the outer tie rod ball stud. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers. See Special Tools .

    5. Fig 3: Loosening Jam Nut On Tie Rod
    GM793269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball stud (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  6. Verify the front toe setting. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SUSPENSION.
  7. Tighten the jam nut.

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

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