Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Non V-Series) Steering Gear Boot Replacement (V-Series)
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . Procedure Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod counterclockwise to remove it from the steering gear rack. Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod clockwise to install to install it to the steering gear rack. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment Tighten 105 N.m (77 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Non V-Series) Steering Gear Boot Replacement (V-Series)

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

Procedure

Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod counterclockwise to remove it from the steering gear rack.
Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod clockwise to install to install it to the steering gear rack.
Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Tighten
105 N.m (77 lb ft)