OEM 2005 Chevrolet Classic Tie Rod

2005 Chevrolet Classic Tie Rod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the inner tie rod (Quiet Valve) on 2005 Chevrolet Classic?

  A: Service and repair procedures for the inner Tie Rod (Quiet Valve) demand use of inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028). Begin the process by taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube before fixing the gear into a vise clamp. Steering gear preload adjustment should never be altered before inner Tie Rod detachment from steering gear because it may harm both pinion and steering gear components. Sidle the shock dampener onto the rack while removing it from the inner Tie Rod housing first. Use a pipe wrench to position on the rack at its inner Tie Rod housing location and twist another wrench on the flats of the housing while turning it counterclockwise to detach it from the rack. You should now perform this step on both the shock dampener and the inner Tie Rod housing. Before installing the inner Tie Rod onto the rack you should clean its threads then apply loctite® 262 when needed. A pipe wrench needs to be placed on the adjacent rack while using the inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) with a torque wrench to tighten the inner Tie Rod to a torque of 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). The procedure should be repeated for the inner Tie Rod before performing stake installation of the inner Tie Rod assembly housing onto the male rack. Inspection using a 0.010 inch gage should verify the housing stake does not pass between rack and housing components before inserting the shock dampener onto the inner Tie Rod housing until it reaches its maximum position. The Rack and Pinion Boot along with the breather tube should be reassembled during the final step.