Escalade AWD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2010)
Note: Only move the tire enough to feel any lash between the inner tie rod and the inner tie rod housing without moving the steering gear rack.
6. Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock (2) and 9 o'clock (1) positions, gently push in on one side of the tire in order to remove any lash.
7. Zero the J-8001 - Dial Indicator.
8. On the same side of the tire previously pushed in, gently pull out and measure the lash.
9. Record the measurement seen on the J-8001 - Dial Indicator.
10. If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in), replace the inner tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Two Mode
Hybrid) (See: Service and Repair/Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid))Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
Replacement (Standard) (See: Service and Repair/Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Standard)).
11. Repeat the procedure for the other side.