TrailBlazer 2WD V8-6.0L VIN H (2006)
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 and the rack. 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).
2. If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE(R).
If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads.
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.
3. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).
4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Place a torque wrench and J34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
7. If male rack and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE(R).
If female rack and male inner tie rod (1), apply LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads.
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.
8. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack.
9. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
10. Place a torque wrench and J34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (7).
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
