You can remove all traces of oil, grease, or other contaminants, clean the threads of the steering linkage inner tie rod, and apply red LOCTITE(TM) thread locker, GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the steering linkage inner tie rod, install the steering linkage inner tie rod, install the steering linkage outer tie rod, install the engine shield and adjust the front toe.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022