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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1995SAFARI VAN PASSENGER, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGMANUAL STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONINNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDSINSTALLATION
1995 GMC Safari Van Passenger, AWD
Inner & Outer Tie Rod Ends: Installation
1995 GMC Safari Van Passenger, AWDSECTION Installation
- Lubricate tie rod end threads with chassis lubricant before installing. Install inner and outer tie rod ends to adjuster tube. Inner and outer tie rod end threads must be adjusted equally within 3 threads. Install adjuster clamps and clamp bolts. Ensure clamps are positioned between locating dimples on ends of adjuster tube.
- Tie rod ends must rotate full travel and travel must be maintained during clamp tightening. Slot in adjuster tube and slot in clamp must be properly positioned. See Fig 1 .
- Install inner tie rod ends to relay rod ensuring seal is on ball stud. Tighten Steering Linkage Installer (J-29193 or J-29194) to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m) to seat tapers. Install and tighten inner tie rod end-to-relay rod nuts. Install outer tie rod end to steering knuckle.CAUTION: When installing outer tie rod end nut, tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT back off nut to insert cotter pin.
- Install and tighten outer tie rod end nut. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust toe-in. See the WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
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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.