Hummer H1 Service Manual page 496

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TIE ROD REPLACEMENT
Removal
1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle.
2. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts from the center
link end and the geared hub end of the tie rod (Figure 8-6).
3. Using puller J–24319–B, remove the tie rod from the
center link and the geared hub.
TIE ROD
ASSEMBLY
CENTER LINK
STABILIZER BAR
Figure 8-6: Tie Rod Removal
Disassembly
1. Loosen two locknuts and clamps securing the tie rod ends
to the adjusting sleeve (Figure 8-7).
NOTE: Note: Count the number of turns required to remove
each tie rod end from the adjusting sleeve.
2. Remove both tie rod ends from the adjusting sleeve.
ADJUSTING SLEEVE
TIE ROD END
Figure 8-7: Tie Rod Component Parts
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HALFSHAFT
GEARED
HUB
TIE ROD END
Steering System
Assembly
1. Apply anti-seize compound to the threads in the adjusting
sleeve.
2. Thread two tie rod ends into the adjusting sleeve, turning
them the same number of revolutions that were required
for removal.
Installation
1. Secure the tie rod to the center link with the slotted nut and
tighten to 70 lb-ft (95 N•m).
2. Secure the tie rod to the geared hub with the washer and
slotted nut. Tighten the slotted nut to 70 lb-ft (95 N•m).
3. Install a cotter pin in each slotted nut. If necessary, tighten
the slotted nuts to align the holes for cotter pin insertion.
DO NOT back off the slotted nuts to align the cotter pin
holes.
CAUTION: Ensure that the outboard clamp faces the half-
shaft and the inboard clamp faces away from the stabilizer bar
(front only) or damage to equipment may result.
4. Before final tightening of the sleeve clamp hardware,
center both tie rod end studs in their sockets (Figure 8-5).
CAUTION: If the stud and socket are not properly aligned, a
partial or complete lockout of stud swing could result. Limiting
stud swing can increase component wear and a complete lock-
out can cause component damage.
5. Lubricate tie rod ends.
6. Lower vehicle and align toe-in.
CAUTION: The sleeve clamps must be positioned between 3/
16" and 5/16" from the end of the sleeve and the bolt and nut
tightened to 30 lb-ft (41 N•m).
7. Align the sleeve clamps and tighten the bolt and nut
assemblies to 30 lb-ft (41 N•m) (Figure 8-8).
Figure 8-8: Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Position
8-5
3/16"-5/16"
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