Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack & Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle .NOTE: Do not change the rack bearing preload adjustment before removing the inner tie rod from the steering rack. This could cause damage to the pinion or the steering rack or both.
- Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod (5).
- Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).
Important: Do not hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod if the preload adjustment has not been changed.
- Remove the inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
- Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4)
- Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.
- Remove the old Loctite® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).