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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Slide the shock dampener (4) forward onto the rack (3).
    Fig 1: Connecting Inner Tie Rod To Rack
    GM761506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. IMPORTANT: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat threads.
    If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE®.
  2. If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
  3. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).
    4. NOTE: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Tighten The Inner Tie Rod To Rack
    GM761516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
    5. NOTE: Refer toFastener Notice Cautions and Notices.
  5. Place a torque wrench and J 34028  on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).

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

  6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
    7. IMPORTANT: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat threads.
    If male rack and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE®.
  7. If female rack and male inner tie rod (1), apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
  8. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack.
    9. NOTE: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
  10. Place a torque wrench and J 34028  on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (7).

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

  11. Place the inner tie rod assembly (2) in a vise.
    Fig 3: Staking Both Sides Of Female Inner Tie Rod Assembly Housing To The Male Rack
    GM416139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    12. IMPORTANT: If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (2) do not stake. If male rack (1) and female inner tie rod (2) you must stake.
  12. Stake both sides of the female inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack.
    13. Fig 4: Inserting Gage Between Rack & Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM416141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert a 0.010 inch gage (1) between the rack (2) and the inner tie rod housing in order to check both stakes. The feeler (1) must not pass between the rack and the housing stake.
  14. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener (2) bottoms against the inner tie rod housing (3).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shock Dampener & Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM297398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. To assemble the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
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