Ok guys im in the process of rebuilding my 2nd c6 zhz...Ive gotta inner tie rod thats bent just alittle on the front passenger side..Im sure i could straighten it out with alil heat and persuasion but ive seen that you can buy the inners online really cheap..Ive never changed one of these out and would like alil info from some one more experienced than myself on rack and pinions..

 

I can't believe that if you're rebuilding Vettes you don't have a Service Manual!!!

Butt....below is the procedure - I can only cut-n-past the text, not the pictures.

Bob
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Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Special Tools
J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Removal Procedure


Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Note: After removing the boot, inspect the 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.

Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement.
Caution: Do not change the rack bearing preload adjustment before removing the inner tie rod from the steering rack. This could cause damage to the pinion or the steering rack or both.

Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod (5).
Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).
Note: Do not hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod if the preload adjustment has not been changed.

Remove the inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
• Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).

• Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.



Remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).


Installation Procedure
Note: Make sure the shock dampener is on the rack before installing the inner tie rod.

The threads must be clean prior to the LOCTITE® application. Check the LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat the threads.


Apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the inner tie rod threads (2).
Install the inner tie rod (3) to the rack and pinion (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.



Install a torque wrench (5) to the J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod.
Hold the rack (3) while tightening the tie rod (4) as shown.

Tighten
Tighten the inner tie rod (6) to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).



Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms out against the inner tie rod housing.
Install the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement.
Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.

 

i dont need a manual to rebuild vettes. ..Ive built over 10 of em in the past few years..Honeslty ive never had to mess with the racks as there never damaged..