Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
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 flat 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.
5. Old Loctite from threads of rack and inner tie rod.
Important:
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Threads must be clean prior to Loctite application. Make sure Loctite (or equivalent) container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too
much Loctite (or equivalent). Use only enough to evenly coat threads.
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Apply Loctite 262 (or equivalent) to inner tie rod threads.
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.