Canyon 4WD V8-5.3L (2009)
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).
Note: 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.
If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE(R).
2. If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads.
3. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).
Caution: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution).
4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
5. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2). Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
Note: 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.
