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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Tie Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    2. Object Number: 629245 Size: SH
  2. Remove the tie rod bolt.
  3. Remove the tie rod nut.
  4. Remove the tie rod.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 629245 Size: SH
  1. Install the tie rod.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the tie rod nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the tie rod nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

  3. Install the tie rod bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the tie rod bolt to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

  4. Adjust the rear toe angle. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .
  5. Lower the vehicle.