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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Inner Tie Rod

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Gear .
  2. Remove the rack and pinion boot and breather tube. Refer to Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 82239 Size: SH
  3. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod assembly by sliding the shock dampener back on the rack.
  4. Remove the inner tie rod assembly from the rack assembly as follows:
    5. 4.1. Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (4).
    4.2. Place another wrench on the flats on the inner tie rod housing (5).
    4.3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (2) separates from the rack.

    Object Number: 82240 Size: SH
  5. Remove the Old Loctite® from the threads of the rack and from the inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the shock dampener (3) onto the rack.

    2. Important: Clean the threads prior to Loctite® application. Check the expiration date on the Loctite® (or equivalent) container. Do not use too much Loctite® (or equivalent). Use only enough to evenly coat the threads.

  2. Apply Loctite® (or equivalent) onto the threads of the inner tie rod (2).

    3. Object Number: 82241 Size: SH
  3. Install the inner tie rod (2) on the rack as follows:
    4. • Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (4).
    • Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (5).

    Tighten
    Tighten the inner tie rod (2) to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Slide the shock dampener (3) over the inner tie rod housing until it engages.
  5. Install the rack & pinion boot and breather tube. Refer to Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  6. Install the steering gear to the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Gear .