Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant if the tie rod ends were removed from the adjuster tube.
- Loosen the clamps (2) on the adjuster tube (4).
- Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (4). The number of threads on the inner tie rod (5) and the outer tie rod (1) ends must be equal within 3 threads.
- Use the J 29193 in order to install the inner tie rod to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud. Tighten the J 29193 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
- Remove the J 29193 .
- Install the new prevailing torque nut to the inner tie rod. Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Important: Tighten the castellated nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the outer tie rod. Do not back the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole.
- Install the castellated nut. Tighten the castellated nut to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).
- Install the new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin ends flat against the nut flats.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Adjust the toe-in. Refer FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .