TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
6. Slide the shock dampener (1)over the inner tie rod housing (2) until the front lip of the shock dampener (1) bottoms against the inner tie rod
housing (2).
7. Slide the shock dampener (3) forward onto the rack (2).
Important: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE application. Check the LOCTITE (or equivalent) container expiration date. Use only enough
LOCTITE to evenly coat threads.
8. Apply LOCTITE 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod (1) threads.
9. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack (2).
Important: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear (5) and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the
pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear (5).
10. Maintain the pipe wrench on the opposite end of the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing.
11. Place a torque wrench and J34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (1).
Tighten the inner tie rod housing to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
12. Slide the shock dampener (1)over the inner tie rod housing (2) until the front lip of the shock dampener (1) bottoms against the inner tie rod
housing (2).
13. Remove the gear from the vise.
14. Install the rack and pinion boot.
