Q: How to replace the steering linkage outer tie rod on an all-wheel-drive on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace the steering linkage outer Tie Rod on all-wheel-drive vehicles is to take off the tire assembly together with its wheel. Then you should detach the steering linkage outer Tie Rod nut before throwing it away. The j-24319-b - steering linkage and Tie Rod puller should be used to separate the outer Tie Rod from the Steering Knuckle. Record the necessary number of whole turns required to take off the outer Tie Rod when you loosen its steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut. You should first separate the outer Tie Rod from the inner Tie Rod before discarding the inner Tie Rod nut. To install the new inner Tie Rod nut attach it to the outer Tie Rod with the same number of turns recorded when the outer Tie Rod was removed. Connect both parts of the linkage before attaching them to the Steering Knuckle by observing proper fastener procedures. Fasten a fresh outer Tie Rod nut at 35 nm (26 lb ft) pressure while afterwards adding an additional 110-degree twist. Put back the tire-wheel assembly to measure and adjust the front toe settings. Complete the procedure by torquing the steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut to 65 nm (48 lb ft).
Q: How to replace the steering linkage inner tie rod on Cadillac Escalade?
A: Start the procedure to replace the steering linkage inner tie rod by removing any engine shield present on the vehicle. The first task requires detachment of the steering linkage outer tie rod. Wrench (J 34028) should be used to take out the steering linkage inner tie rod from its position on the relay rod. The steering linkage inner tie rod should be cleaned with denatured alcohol or equal solution to remove oil, grease and contaminants. After drying, apply red LOCTITE(TM) threadlocker GM P/N 12345493. The threads of the steering linkage inner tie rod need an application of red LOCTITE(TM) threadlocker which uses GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) according to instructions. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to the relay rod using tool J 34028 to 100 Nm (74 lb ft). Attach both the steering linkage outer tie rod and engine shield when present before the next step. Finally, adjust the front toe.
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod on 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.