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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the inner tie rod to the steering gear.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Using the J 44665-2  (2) tighten the inner tie rod (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Install Inner Tie Rod Using J 44665-2
    G01479936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the inner tie rod support clamp to the steering gear. Use the J 44665-1  (1) and the J 44665-2  (2) in order to tighten the inner tie rod support clamp.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner tie rod support clamp to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the rack and pinion boot to the steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Tightening Inner Tie Rod Support Clamp Using J 44665-1 & J 44665-2
    G01479937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) .
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