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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 329 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTERINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). DO NOT tighten the jam nut (2).

Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod From Inner Tie Rod
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Install the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 2: Installing The Outer Tie Rod Assembly To The Steering Knuckle
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Install the prevailing torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
Tighten:

Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs) + 115 degrees of rotation

Fig 3: Prevailing Torque Nut To Outer Tie Rod Assembly
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Tighten the jam nut (2) against the outer tie rod assembly (3).
Tighten:

Tighten the jam nut to 68 N.m (50 ft lbs)

Fig 4: Jam Nut To Outer Tie Rod Assembly
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Install tire and wheel assembly.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front end alignment. Refer to CENTURY & REGAL in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

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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.