OEM 2006 Buick Rendezvous Tie Rod

2006 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to replace the rack and pinion inner tie rod on 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Two main tools are necessary for Rack And Pinion inner Tie Rod replacement work: inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) along with a pipe wrench. Start your replacement work by removing the Rack And Pinion boot. Put the gear inside a vise then make sure to keep the steering gear preload adjustment steady until you detach the inner Tie Rod because changes could cause gear damage. Next remove the shock dampener from the inner Tie Rod housing but reinsert it onto the rack. Position the pipe wrench along the rack next to the inner Tie Rod housing before using a wrench on its flat surface to rotate counterclockwise until separation occurs from the rack. Then proceed with the same process on the inner Tie Rod housing and inner Tie Rod. Clean all threads of both the inner Tie Rod and the rack before applying loctite 262 or equivalent thread locker material. The inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) should be used with a pipe wrench and torque wrench to tighten the inner Tie Rod onto the rack to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Repetition should occur with the second inner Tie Rod installation followed by proper stake application between the inner Tie Rod assembly housing and the male rack component. Use a 0.25 mm gage to check the stakes then slide the shock dampener over the inner Tie Rod housing until it achieves proper seat engagement.