Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
2. Do all steps of RACK & PINION BOOT and BREATHER TUBE, under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT.
3. Shock dampener (13) from inner tie rod assembly (12) and slide back on rack.
NOTICE: Rack must be held during removal of inner tie rod (12) to prevent rack damage.
4. Inner tie rod assembly (12) from rack assembly as follows:
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Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly.
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Place another wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing.
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Rotate inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until inner tie rod (12) separates from rack.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Rack must be held during inner tie rod (12) installation to prevent internal gear damage.
1. Shock dampener (13) onto rack.
2. Inner tie rod (12) on rack.
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Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly.
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Place another wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing.
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Tighten inner tie rod (12) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
Important: Make sure tie rod rocks freely in housing before staking inner tie rod assembly (12) to rack.
