Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod Adjuster Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
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J 6627-A Tie Rod / Wheel Stud Remover
Important: The tie rod adjuster parts often become rusted in service. Discard the rusted nuts and bolts if the torque to remove the tie rod clamp nut
from the tie rod clamp bolt after the breakaway exceeds 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.). Apply penetrating oil between the tie rod clamp and the adjuster. Rotate
the steering linkage clamps until they move freely. Install the new bolts and nuts that are the same part number to ensure proper clamp at the specified
torque.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (All Except C3500HD) or Tie Rod Replacement (C3500HD).See: Tie Rod Replacement
3. Loosen the tie rod adjuster clamp bolt (2) at the inner tie rod end of the tie rod adjuster.
Important: Count the number of turns required to remove the tie rod adjuster from the inner tie rod.
4. Remove the inner tie rod adjuster from the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
1. Use EP Chassis Lubricant , GM P/N 1052356 or equivalent, to lubricate the tie rod threads.
2. Use the same number of turns as counted in the removal procedure to thread the tie rod adjuster to the inner tie rod.
Important: Ensure that both ends of the tie rod adjuster are threaded equally onto the inner and the outer tie rods. Ensure the slot in the sleeve (1) is
not positioned within the clamp opening (2).
3. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (All Except C3500HD) or Tie Rod Replacement (C3500HD).See: Tie Rod Replacement
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the tie rod adjuster clamp bolts (2).
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Tighten the tie rod adjuster clamp nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.