OEM 2008 GMC Acadia Tie Rod

2008 GMC Acadia Tie Rod Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the steering linkage inner tie rod on 2008 GMC Acadia?

  A: The first task in replacing a steering linkage inner Tie Rod requires removing the power steering gear as well as the power steering gear boot from the vehicle. Before moving the inner Tie Rod install the power steering gear into a vise to prevent any unintended damage to its preload adjustment. The inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) can be used to rotate the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing counterclockwise when holding the power steering gear rack stationary until separation occurs. Repetition of this procedure should happen to the second inner Tie Rod housing. Steering linkage inner Tie Rod thread as well as power steering gear rack threads need loctite(R) removal if existing material remains. Place the shock dampener forward onto the power steering gear rack after cleaning the threads properly to apply loctite(R) 262 or equivalent to the steering linkage inner Tie Rod threads when required. Use a pipe wrench to stabilize the rack while applying the inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) to tighten the housing to 100 n.m (74 lb ft). This action takes place at the attachment point of the steering linkage inner Tie Rod to the power steering gear rack. Terminate the procedure on the second inner Tie Rod with proper staking of connections. Inspection of the stakes requires a 0.25 mm gage before installing the shock dampener onto the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing and then reinstalling the power steering gear boot together with the power steering gear onto the vehicle.