Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L (2007)
13. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE(R) from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod (3) and the rack (1).
If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE(R) will not be present.
Assembly Procedure
1. Slide the shock dampener (4) forward onto the rack (3).
Important: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE(R) application. Check LOCTITE(R), or equivalent, container for expiration date.
Use only enough LOCTITE(R) to evenly coat threads.
If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE(R).
2. If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE(R) 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
3. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice.
4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
5. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
Important: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE(R) application. Check LOCTITE(R), or equivalent, container for expiration date.
Use only enough LOCTITE(R) to evenly coat threads.
If male rack and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE(R).
7. If female rack and male inner tie rod (1), apply LOCTITE(R) 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
8. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack.
