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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2004 🢒 Escalade 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle.

    3. Object Number: 555750 Size: SH
  3. Remove the park brake cable retaining clips to remove the parking brake cable from the track bar.

    4. Object Number: 545536 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear axle tie rod retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the rear axle tie rod retaining bolts.
  6. Remove the rear axle tie rod from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 545536 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear axle tie rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear axle tie rod retaining bolts.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.

  3. Install the rear axle tie rod retaining nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).


    Object Number: 555750 Size: SH
  4. Install the parking brake cable and retaining clips to the track bar.
  5. Remove the rear axle support.
  6. Lower the vehicle.