OEM 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Tie Rod

2000 Cadillac Eldorado Tie Rod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the inner tie rod on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: The inner Tie Rod replacement process begins by eliminating the Rack and Pinion Boot combined with the breather tube while maintaining rack position for process safety. Start with removing the shock dampener from the inner Tie Rod assembly before sliding it onto the rack . To detach the inner Tie Rod assembly from the rack assembly position a wrench against the rack assembly flats and another against the inner Tie Rod housing flats before counterclockwise rotation until it separates from the rack. Start by having a firm grip on the rack as you move the shock dampener toward the rack's front side. Before fastening the inner Tie Rod to the rack use a torque wrench on the inner Tie Rod housing together with a wrench on the rack assembly to tighten the component to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Place the Piston and steering rack along with the inner Tie Rod into a vise where the inner Tie Rod demonstrates free movement within the housing before final installation. A combination of hammer and drift tool fuses both inner Tie Rod housing flats to the rack assembly structure. You need to insert a 0.25 mm feeler gauge between the Piston and steering rack and the inner Tie Rod housing so the feeler gauge does not pass between the two. Finish up by placing the shock dampener on the inner Tie Rod housing to allow the front lip of the dampener to settle against the housing before reinstalling the Rack and Pinion Boot along with the breather tube.