GM 19257595
Inner Tie Rod

Steering gear removal from the vehicle precedes inspection of the inner Tie Rod so check for corrosion and contaminations underneath the boots and replace the gear if needed. Take the 2 steering gear boots and breather tubes off before fixing the steering gear in a vise which should not modify the preload setting. When changing the left inner Tie Rod housing, slide out the left shock damper to the rack then apply a pipe wrench at the steering gear valve end onto the inner Tie Rod housing while maintaining safety through its positioning. Start by placing a pipe wrench on the rack beside the left inner Tie Rod housing. Then place a wrench on the flats of the housing, followed by counterclockwise rotation to unfasten it from the rack. The same method should be applied to separate the right inner Tie Rod. Install the left inner Tie Rod on the rack by applying threads of loctite(R) 262 first then cleaning and removing old loctite(R) from threads when female rack and male inner Tie Rod match. You should use a pipe wrench to firmly grip the rack beside the left inner Tie Rod housing. Then use the j-34028 (Inner Tie Rod Wrench) while applying a torque wrench to tighten the inner Tie Rod to 100 nm (74 lb ft) torque value. For this installation process the right inner Tie Rod should receive loctite(R) 262 on its threads before installation with the same tightening procedure. The female inner Tie Rod housing needs male rack stake procedures if required. Proper staking requires a 0.25 mm gauge. Funding completion involves placing the left shock damper on its designated inner Tie Rod housing followed by steering gear boot installation alongside breather tube attachment and steering gear reinstallation to the vehicle.

The j-34028 (Inner Tie Rod Wrench) helps to remove the inner Tie Rod from the vehicle after removing the Rack and Pinion Boot to check for corrosion or contamination; continue with the repair when no issues are present. Permite the gear to rest in a vise but avoid any changes to steering gear preload adjustment since this action can harm pinion and steering gear components. The shock dampener of the inner Tie Rod assembly should be moved off the rack before replacing it. Apply a pipe wrench to the rack area adjacent to the inner Tie Rod housing but use a wrench on its flats to turn the part counterclockwise before separation. Duplicating this method applies to the inner Tie Rod housing and inner Tie Rod while cleaning all thread residues with old loctite(R) when applicable. The rack should accept the shock dampener so that it moves forward before applying loctite(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner Tie Rod threads when needed for cleanliness. Tighten the rack-mounting inner Tie Rod with a pipe wrench along with a torque wrench until it reaches 100 nm (74 lb ft). A 0.25 mm gage should pass tests the stake points of the rack and housing on the female inner Tie Rod assembly so they remain properly aligned. You should place the shock dampener onto the inner Tie Rod housing and let it reach the maximum point before you reattach the Rack and Pinion Boot.

Before changing the inner Tie Rod of the Rack And Pinion (Quiet Valve) one must prepare an inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) as necessary tool. Begin by taking out the Rack And Pinion boot as well as the breather tube then use a vise clamp to hold the gear securely. The procedure requires avoiding adjustments of steering gear preload before separating inner tie rods because it could harm both pinion and steering gear. Put the shock dampener back onto the rack inside its inner Tie Rod housing. You should use a pipe wrench on the rack adjacent to the inner Tie Rod housing and twist it counterclockwise using a wrench on its flats until the rack disconnects from the inner Tie Rod housing. First detach the other inner Tie Rod housing with its shock dampener then establish the procedure again. After thread cleaning, apply loctite® 262 but only if it is specified or use another equivalent product before installing the inner Tie Rod into the rack . Use a pipe wrench on the rack adjacent to the inner Tie Rod housing but join it with a torque wrench using an inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) to tighten the component to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Proceed with installation of the second inner Tie Rod while verifying that the inner Tie Rod assembly housing stakes correctly to the male rack by using a 0.010 inch gage to exclude.passing. Complete the installation by putting the shock dampener over the inner Tie Rod housing and properly seat it. Then reinstall the Rack And Pinion boot along with the breather tube.

Begin by raising and suitably supporting the vehicle.

Remove the tire and wheel.

Inspect the shaft for any bent or damaged threads and clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

Ensure proper staking of the inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack and check the stakes with a 0.010 inch gage.

Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod, inspecting the shaft for bent or damaged threads and cleaning the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

Use the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B).

Slide the shock dampener over the inner tie rod housing until it bottoms out, and assemble the rack and pinion boot.

Use the J 34028 (Inner Tie Rod Wrench).

Tighten it to 63 Nm (47 lb ft).

Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut at this time.