How to replace the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

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The first step to replace the inner tie rod of the Rack And Pinion begins with vehicle lifting followed by proper safety stand placement. Begin by taking off the tire together with the wheel then strip off the Rack and Pinion Boot. One must never adjust the rack bearing preload before separating the inner tie rod since this will lead to damage of the pinion or steering rack. Place the shock dampener onto the rack while you remove it from the inner tie rod. The j 34028 inner tie rod wrench (J 34028) should be used to apply a counterclockwise rotation on the flats of the inner tie rod housing to separate the inner tie rod from the rack assembly. Taboo all remnants of loctite® off the rack threads as well as within the inner tie rod. Clean all threads for loctite® application once the shock dampener sits on the rack and before beginning replacement of the new inner tie rod. Install the inner tie rod to the Rack And Pinion by applying loctite 262 or an equivalent product to the inner tie rod threads. The j 34028 torque wrench enables technicians to tighten the inner tie rod at 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) by holding the rack to prevent damage during this process. Fit the shock dampener onto the inner tie rod housing until it reaches the bottom position and proceed with boot installation before putting the wheel and tire in place. Stand safety through vehicle descent before performing wheel alignment inspection.

OEM 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tie Rod End

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 19352244

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 19149617

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 26076544

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