GM 15944072
Inner Tie Rod, Green Line

The replacement process for the steering linkage inner Tie Rod starts by taking out the power steering gear using proper tools that are needed for the job. Begin the repair after you inspect the inner Tie Rod for corrosion or contamination if no damage is discovered. The j 34028 inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) should maintain grip on the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing during the pipe wrench adjustment of the power steering gear rack to avoid movement. A counterclockwise rotation of the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing will separate it from the power steering gear rack. The threads on both the steering linkage inner Tie Rod and power steering gear rack need to have old loctite(R) removed before proceeding. All cleaning activities should conclude before the application of threads with loctite(R) 262 or equivalent on designated threads so that assembly can proceed with the steering linkage inner Tie Rod joining the power steering gear rack. Utilize the torque wrench to fasten the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing to 100 n.m (74 lb ft). Rephrase the connection points after assigning stakes then use a 0.25 mm gage to check the stakes before replacing the power steering gear boot on the shock dampener then reattach the power steering gear to the vehicle.

Slide the shock dampener onto the power steering gear rack, ensuring threads are clean before applying LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the steering linkage inner tie rod threads.

Use a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing and a torque wrench with the J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench to tighten it to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).