K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1993)
Fig. 5 Inner tie rod installation
Installation
1.
Install shock dampener, then inner tie rod and tighten to specifications.
2.
Ensure tie rod rocks freely in housing. Stake both sides of tie rod housing to flats on rack, Fig. 5.
3.
Check both stakes by inserting .010 inch feeler gage between rack and tie rod housing as shown in Fig. 5. Feeler must not pass between rack and
housing stake.
4.
Slide shock dampener over housing until it engages, then install pinion boot and new clamp.
5.
Apply grease to tie rod and housing. Install boot onto tie rod and up to housing.
6.
Align breather tube with mark made during removal. Connect elbow of boot to breather tube.
7.
Crimp boot clamp onto boot and position tie rod end clamp with pliers on boot.
8.
Install hex jam nut onto inner tie rod, then install outer tie rod.
Pinion Seal, Dust Seal & Bearing
Fig. 2 Bearing adjustment
