G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
4. The nut to the inner tie rod ball stud.
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Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. The outer tie rod ball studs to the steering knuckle.
6. The nut.
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Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
Adjust
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The toe angle.
7. The adjuster tube clamp bolts. Before tightening the clamp bolts, be sure the following conditions have been met:
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The clamp must be positioned between the locating dimples at either end of the adjuster tube.
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The clamps must be positioned within the angular travel.
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Both inner and outer tie rod ends must rotate for their full travel. The position of each tie rod end must be maintained while the clamps are
tightened to ensure free movement of each joint.
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The clamp ends may touch when the nuts are tightened to specification, but the gap next to the adjuster must NOT be less than the minimum
dimension.
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Tighten the adjuster tube clamp bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the front end alignment and reset as required.
