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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant.
  2. Install the tie rod end (4) to the shaft (6).
  3. Install the outer tie rod ball stud (3) to the steering knuckle (1).
  4. Use the J 29194  in order to install the outer tie rod ball stud. Tighten the J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 ft lbs) in order to seat the tapers.
    Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud
    G01667069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the new prevailing torque nut (2) to the outer rod ball stud (3). Tighten the nut to 65 N.m (48 ft lbs).
  6. Adjust the front toe. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Tighten the jam nut (5). Tighten the nut to 65 N.m (48 ft lbs).
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