GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2009
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Optra - Mexico
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Steering
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Power Steering
🢒 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Special Tools
KM-507-C
Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
Remove the wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using
KM-507-C
.
Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the inner tie rod.
Install the outer tie rod by twisting it onto the inner tie rod.
Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Perform a front toe adjustment. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the adjusting nut and tighten to
64 N·m (47 lb ft)
.
Install the outer tie rod nut and tighten to
50 N·m (37 lb ft)
.
Install the wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.