Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Tie Rod, Remove and Install  

  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove steering gear - see operation "Steering Gear, Remove and Install".     Measure    Measure exposed thread length (2).     Remove, Disconnect    Release lock nut and remove tie rod end from tie rod.   Open retaining bands and remove bellows (3) from tie rod. Remove tie rod with axial joint from rack.

  Install, Connect   

For Servotronic steering version: install tie rod with axial joint (1) to rack - tightening torque 80 ± 8 Nm / 59 ± 6 lbf. ft. 1) .   For Saginaw steering version: install tie rod with axial joint (1) to rack - tightening torque 100 Nm / 74 lbf. ft. 1)   Install bellows with new retaining straps - ensure that bellows sit in tie rod grooves.   Install tie rod end on tie rod and counterhold with nut - tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft. Note pre-measured exposed thread length.   Install steering gear - see operation "Steering Gear, Remove and Install".     Adjust    Check toe-in, and adjust if necessary - see operation "Camber, Caster and Toe-in, Check" in group "E".   1)  Re-cut rack thread and coat with screw locking compound (red).