Tie Rod (Inner) - Replacement Procedure Revision

File In Section: 02 - Steering

Bulletin No.: 02-02-34-001

Date: May, 2002

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Tie Rod Replacement - Inner Procedure

Models:
1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup and Utility Models
(Except 2WD Pickups)
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade

This bulletin is being issued to add the Tie Rod Replacement - Inner procedure in the Steering Linkage (Non-Rack and Pinion) sub-section of the Service Manual.

The following information has been added to SI2000 (Document ID 861380). If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin in the appropriate section.

The inner tie rod, P/N 26059210, will now be offered as a service part for vehicles with recirculating ball steering gears. However, the relay rod/inner tie rod end assembly, P/N 12471381, will still be offered as a service part. Refer to the procedure below for servicing the inner tie rod.

Tie Rod Replacement - Inner

Tools Required

J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

3. Remove the outer tie rod end. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement.

4. Remove the inner tie rod end using the J 34028 (2).

Installation Procedure

Important:
Perform the following procedure before installing the new tie rod ends.
^ Remove all traces of the oil, grease, or other contaminants.

^ Clean the threads of the tie rod with denatured alcohol or the equivalent and allow to dry.

^ Apply red LOCTITE Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345493 or GM P/N 10953488 to the threads of the inner tie rod.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod.

Tighten





Using the J 34028 (2) tighten the tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb.ft).

2. Install the outer tie rod end. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement.

3. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.





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