Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
7. 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 and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE.
If female rack and male inner tie rod (1), apply LOCTITE 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads.
8. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack.
9. Notice:
Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
10. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (7).
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
11. Place the inner tie rod assembly (2) in a vise.
12. Important:
If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (2) do not stake. If male rack (1) and female inner tie rod (2) you must stake.
Stake both sides of the female inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack (1).
13. Insert a 0.25 mm gage (1) between the rack (2) and the inner tie rod housing in order to check both stakes. The feeler gage (1) must not pass
between the rack and the housing stake.
