OEM 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod

2002 Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Inner Tie Rod (Quiet Valve) Using the J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench on 2002 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: To perform the replacement of the inner Tie Rod, start by using the j 34028 inner Tie Rod wrench to release the boot of the Rack And Pinion as well as the breather tube. Clamp the gear in a vise without changing the steering gear pre adjustment prior to the manipulation of the inner Tie Rod, which may damage the pinion and the steering gear. Unhook the shock dampener from the inside of Tie Rod housing and push it back on the rack. Place a pipe wrench on the rack beside the inner Tie Rod housing and apply a wrench to the flats of inner Tie Rod housing and rotate it counter clock wise until it pulls out of the rack . Do the same thing with the inner Tie Rod housing and its telltale shock damper. Clean threads of the inner Tie Rod and rack and apply loctite 262, if applicable or any equivalent, to it before attaching inner Tie Rod to the rack. The pipe wrench on the rack to the left of the inner Tie Rod housing and the torque wrench with the j 34028 inner Tie Rod wrench should be used to tighten the inner Tie Rod to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Repeat the process for the inner Tie Rod and make sure to stake both sides of the female inner Tie Rod assembly housing to the male rack if required. Test the stakes using a 0.25 mm gage to ensure a correct fit and slide the shock dampener over inner Tie Rod housing until it is completely seated. Last of all, assemble the rack pinion boot and the breather tube back into place.