Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
10. Notice:
Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
13. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE 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 will not be present.
Assembly Procedure
1. Slide the shock dampener (4) forward onto the rack (3).
2. Important:
Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE application. Check LOCTITE, or equivalent, container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE
to evenly coat threads.
If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE.
If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
3. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).
4. Notice:
Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
5. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
