2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 Tie Rod End

You can connect the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod and the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle, install the outer tie rod retaining nut, and then check the wheel alignment.

The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel and the outer tie rod stud retaining nut, loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod, disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle, and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.

The recommended torque is 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).

You need to raise and suitably support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel and the outer tie rod, loosen the inner tie rod to the relay rod retaining nut, remove the inner tie rod to the relay rod retaining nut and the inner tie rod from the vehicle, inspect the shaft for bent or damaged threads, and then clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

You can apply LOCTITE(R) 262, or equivalent to the threads on the left inner tie rod, install the left inner tie rod to the rack, apply LOCTITE(R) 262, or equivalent to the threads on the right inner tie rod, install the right inner tie rod to the rack, stake both sides of the 2 female inner tie rod housings to the male rack, insert a 0.25 mm gauge between the rack and the inner tie rod housing, slide the left shock dampener over the left inner tie rod housing and the right shock dampener over the right inner tie rod housing, install the 2 steering gear boots and breather tubes to the steering gear and the steering gear to the vehicle.