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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2016CORVETTE Z06, 2D COUPE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (LEFT SIDE)
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Left Side)

2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard TransSECTION Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Left Side)
Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (Left Side)
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the left side steering gear boot. Steering Gear Boot Replacement 
  2. After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement 
1 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod-Left Side
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

Procedure

  1. Turn the steering wheel to expose the first two inches of the steering gear rack on the left side of the steering gear.
  2. Hold the steering gear rack with an appropriate wrench across the two recesses in the steering gear rack sides.
  3. Use the J-34028  wrench to remove and install the left side steering linkage inner tie rod.
  4. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Tighten 
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Special Tools 
J-34028  Inner Tie Rod Wrench
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools 
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.