OEM 2008 Cadillac XLR Tie Rod

2008 Cadillac XLR Tie Rod Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod on 2008 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Begin the Rack And Pinion inner Tie Rod replacement process by hoisting your vehicle securely with correct safety stands. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle's frame. Before proceeding check the inner Tie Rod for any sign of corrosion or debris under the boot. You can start the repair process if no damage is visible. First remove the rack boot by making sure that adjustments must not be made to the rack bearing preload because inner Tie Rod removal will cause damage. Move the shock dampener from the inner Tie Rod then replace it onto the rack. To remove the inner Tie Rod from the rack assembly use a wrench to install on the flats of the inner Tie Rod housing and rotate it counterclockwise until the parts separate. The threads of both rack and inner Tie Rod require thorough loctite(R) removal before further installation. The shock dampener must be positioned properly on the rack alongside free threads for subsequent loctite(R) application. Use loctite(R) 262 (or equivalent) on inner Tie Rod threads before installing the inner Tie Rod to the Rack And Pinion . To properly install the inner Tie Rod use the j 34028 inner Tie Rod wrench (J34028) along with a torque wrench that will tighten the rod to 100 n.m (74 lb ft) while maintaining contact with the rack. Next position the shock dampener so it reaches the inner Tie Rod housing until it fully extends after which you must set the Rack And Pinion boot into place. Lower the vehicle and remove safety stands before reinstalling the tire-wheel assembly then checking wheel alignment.