Lucerne V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2006)
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).
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.
2. 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).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
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Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.
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.
7. 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.
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
9. 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).
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Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).