OEM 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: In order to replace the Rack And Pinion inner Tie Rod off the vehicle, you need to first get rid of the Rack And Pinion boot and also the breather tube. It is important to use the rack while carrying out the removal and installation process of the inner Tie Rod to avoid any damage. Start with the removal of the shock dampener from the inner Tie Rod assembly and slide it back onto the rack. Next, take the inner Tie Rod assembly out of the rack assembly lift them with a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly and a wrench on the flats of the inner Tie Rod housing and turn the inner Tie Rod housing counterclockwise unite it from the rack. For assembly, position the shock dampener in the forward position onto the rack and tighten the inner Tie Rod to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Clamp the inner Tie Rod to the rack using a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly and a torque wrench on the flats of the inner Tie Rod housing. Secure the inner Tie Rod assembly in a vise and stake off both sides of the inner Tie Rod assembly to the flats in the rack. Effers the function key h on 0.25 mm gauge to do the checking of the both the stakes but requiring the feeler gauge does not pass between the rack and the housing stake. Lastly, slide the shock dampener over the inner Tie Rod housing until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms against the inner Tie Rod housing and then assemble the Rack And Pinion boot and the breather tube.