OEM 2009 Cadillac DTS Tie Rod

2009 Cadillac DTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion inner tie rod (Magnasteer) on 2009 Cadillac DTS?

  A: Before replacing the Rack And Pinion inner Tie Rod (Magnasteer), inspect the steering gear for both corrosion and contaminants while removing it from your vehicle. Steering gear replacement should be your first step when you detect evidence of corrosion or contamination. Position the steering gear in a vise to maintain initial adjustment levels which prevent harm to the parts. After removing the shock dampener from the inner Tie Rod housing, slide it back onto the rack structure. Start by placing a pipe wrench on the rack's inner Tie Rod housing and a wrench on the inner Tie Rod housing flats to rotate the rack counterclockwise until it disconnects from the rack. Treat the inner Tie Rod housing and its rod similarly by repeating the previous process. Bathe both inner Tie Rod threads and rack threads with a clean solution after removing former loctite(R) applications. Begin by placing the shock dampener on the rack so threads stay clean then apply loctite(R) 262 to the inner Tie Rod threads if necessary. To install the inner Tie Rod to the rack use a pipe wrench and torque wrench with j 34028 to tighten the Tie Rod until it reaches 100 nm (74 lb ft) torque value. Rephrase the installation steps for the inner Tie Rod following by securing the inner Tie Rod assembly housing properly to the male rack through staking procedures. A 0.25 mm gage should be used to verify the stakes between rack and housing pieces. Place the shock dampener outside the inner Tie Rod housing before tightening the Rack And Pinion boot for steering gear reinstallation.