OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Tie Rod

2002 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the inner tie rod on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: You need the following equipment to replace an inner Tie Rod: begin by obtaining an inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028). Inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028). Begin by removing the Rack and Pinion Boot together with the breather tube. Once the gear is secured in a vise continue with the work. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment prior to disconnecting the inner Tie Rod damages both the pinion and steering gear so avoid this sequence. Placing the shock dampener back onto the inner Tie Rod housing follows removing it from this housing component. A pipe wrench placed on the rack's adjacent side of inner Tie Rod housing should be combined with a wrench on the housing's flat surfaces to rotate it in a counterclockwise direction until it severs from the rack . The inner Tie Rod housing needs this procedure to be repeated alongside the inner Tie Rod. The procedures call for removing previous loctite (R) from both inner Tie Rod threads and rack threads. Position the shock dampener onto the rack while making sure threads remain clean and then apply a thread locker (LOCTITE R 262 or equivalent) to inner Tie Rod threads if needed. Insert the pipe wrench nearby the inner Tie Rod housing while tightening the inner Tie Rod to its proper torque specification of 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) with an inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028). Then repeat the same steps for the inner Tie Rod and check that the male rack assembly housing gets properly staked into place. Use a 0.010 inch gage to inspect the stakes then install the shock dampener over the inner Tie Rod housing to complete Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube reinstallation.