Tie Rod Replacement - V And P30 Fs3 Models; Connecting Rod Replacement - V And P30 Fs3 Models - GMC G Service Manual

1. Tie rod ends to the adjuster tube. The number of
threads on both the inner and outer rod ends must be
equal within three threads.
2. Inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod (2). The seal
must be on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54
N*m (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers (figure 8). Remove
the tool.
3. Prevailing torque nut to the inner tie rod ball stud.
F & l Tighten
• Nut to "Specifications" at the end of this section.
4. Outer tie rod ball studs to the steering knuckle.
5. Castellated nuts and cotter pins to the outer tie rod
ball studs.
I & l Tighten
• Castellated nuts to "S pecifications" as
instructed at the end of this section.
Adjust (Figures 1 $ N 4 and 15)
• Toe-in. Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT
(SEC. 3A).
6. Adjuster tube clamp bolts (figures 13, 14 and 15).
Before tightening the clamp bolts, be sure the follow­
ing conditions have been met:
• The clamp must be positioned between the
locating dimples at either end of the adjuster
tube.
• The clamps must be positioned within the angu­
lar travel shown in figures 13, 14 and 15.
• Both inner and outer tie rod ends must rotate for
their full travel. The position of each tie rod end
must be maintained while the clamps are tight­
ened to ensure free movement of each joint.
• The clamp ends may touch when the nuts are
torqued to specification, but the gap next to the
adjuster tube must NOT be less than the mini­
mum dimension shown in figures 13,14 and 15.
H Q Tighten
• Adjuster tube clamp bolts to "Specifications" at
the end of this section.
TIE ROD REPLACEMENT — V AND
P30 FS3 MODELS
] Important
Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a
pickle fork or wedge-type tool, because seal or
bushing damage could result (figure 6). Use the
proper tool to separate all ball joints.
H
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 9 and 10)
Tool Required:
J 6627-A Wheel Stud Puller and Tie Rod
Remover.
1. Cotter pins and castellated nuts from the tie rod
assembly (3).
STEERING LINKAGE 3B1-11
2. Shock absorber (7) from the tie rod assembly (3).
3. The outer tie rod ball studs from the steering knuckles
(4). Use J 6627-A (figure 12).
Tie rod end bodies. Count the number of turns
4.
needed to remove the tie rod end bodies.
5. Tie rod ends from the adjuster tube. On V30 models,
note the position of the adjuster tube, and the direc­
tion from which the bolts are installed.
Inspect
— Tie rod for bending or damaged threads.
— Tie rod end seals for wear.
— Ball stud threads for damage.
— Adjuster tube for bending or damaged threads (V30).
Clean
— The tapered surfaces.
— Threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
M Install or Connect (Figures 9 and 10)
• If the tie rod ends were removed, lubricate the tie rod
threads with chassis lubricant. Refer to MAINTE­
NANCE AND LUBRICATION (SEC OB).
1. Tie rod end bodies to the tie rod (3) (if removed).
Thread the rod assembly (3) on with the same num­
ber of turns used during removal.
• Tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (V30).
2. Outer tie rod ball studs to the steering knuckle
3. Shock absorber (7) to the tie rod assembly (3).
NOTICE: See " Notice" on page 3B1-1 of this
section.
4. Castellated nuts and cotter pins to the tie rod
assembly (3).
Tighten
• Castellated nuts to "S pecifications" as
instructed at the end of this section.
Adjust
• Toe-in. Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT
(SEC. 3A).
Tighten
• Jam nuts (17) at the tie rod end bodies to "Spec­
ifications" at the end of this section.
• Adjuster tube clamp bolts to "Specifications" at
the end of this section (V30).
CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENT
— V AND P30 FS3 MODELS
The adjustable connecting rod is used for centering the
steering gear with the front axle. Replace the connecting
rod if the rod is bent or if the ball stud is loose.
(4).