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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
GM2741050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
  3. After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (LUK, MHH, NJ1) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MDK, NXC) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MHK, NV7) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MR6, NV7, NXC) .
1 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
  2. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering gear rack.
  3. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack. Use the CH-6321  wrench and a torque wrench to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to specification.
  4. After the installation is complete, measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
NOTE:

A 2.5 mm shim is used for vehicles with wheels up to 18 inches and a 5.6 mm shim is used for vehicles with 19 inch and 20 inch wheels.


Tighten 
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Special Tools 
CH-6321  Inner Tie Rod Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.