GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Wheel Alignment 🢒 Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

    Object Number: 297349 Size: SH
  1. Remove the small seal clamp from the inner tie rod boot.
  2. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  3. Loosen the hex nut on the tie rod (2). Turn the tie rod shaft (1) in order to obtain the proper toe angle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
  4. Confirm the number of threads showing on each tie rod end is nearly equal.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Confirm that the tie rod ends (3) are square before you tighten the lock nuts (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the jam nut at the tie rod ends to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

    Note: Ensure the seals do not twist.

  6. Install the seal clamps.