GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 289

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Assembly Procedure
Important: The rack must be held during removal and
installation of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to
the rack.
1. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the
rack (1 ).
Important: Threads must be clean.prior to Loctite®
application. Check Loctite® (or equivalen~ container for
expiration date. Use only enough Loctite" to evenly
coat threads.
2. Apply Loctite® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie
rod threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Attach the .inner tie rod (6) on the rack (1) as
follows:
3.1. Place a wrench on the flats of the rack
assembly (3).
3.2. Place a torque wrench (5) on the flats of
the .inner tie rod housing (4).
Tighten
Inner tie rod to 100 N-m (74 lb ft).
4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie
rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock
dampener (2) bottoms against the inner tie
rod housing (3).
5. To assemble the rack and pinion boot; refer to
Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle
(Quiet Valve).
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