GM 26059210
Inner Tie Rod

A complete procedure for replacing the inner rear wheel steering Tie Rod End begins by raising the vehicle then removing tire and wheel components. Disembowel the Rack and Pinion Boot from its location near the steering gear. The right-hand threading on the inner Tie Rod support clamp requires counterclockwise rotation for removal whereas the left-hand threading on the inner Tie Rod support nut must be tightened in the clockwise direction. Use the j 44665-1 and j 44665-2 to remove the inner Tie Rod support clamp while you should use the j 44665-2 to extract the inner Tie Rod from the steering gear. The j 44665-2 should be utilized to fasten the inner Tie Rod to the steering gear while adjusting it to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). The installation of the inner Tie Rod support clamp to the steering gear requires use of j 44665-1 and j 44665-2 to achieve a torque of 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). To complete the repair you must reinstall both the Rack and Pinion Boot along with tire and wheel and lower the vehicle before performing a four-wheel alignment.

Raising the vehicle stands as the first step to complete Tie Rod replacement. The j 24319-b universal steering linkage puller should be used to disconnect all tie rods and ball joints while also taking out the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut. After you use j 24319-b to detach the outer Tie Rod ball stud from the Steering Knuckle continue by discarding the nut because you will not reuse it. First separate the Tie Rod End from its shaft through jam nut loosening then remove the outer Tie Rod End from its relay rod. Scan the Steering Knuckle shaft for thread damage and inspect its tapered surface then cleanse it for installation. You should apply chassis lubricant on the Tie Rod threads and set the Tie Rod End to the shaft before installing the ball stud of the outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle. Because of the prevailing torque, bolt the new nut onto the outer Tie Rod ball stud and apply 50 nm torque for 15 series but 65 nm torque for 25/35 series vehicles. Finally, adjust the front toe.

Raising the vehicle stands as the first step to complete Tie Rod replacement. The j 24319-b universal steering linkage puller should be used to disconnect all tie rods and ball joints while also taking out the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut. After you use j 24319-b to detach the outer Tie Rod ball stud from the Steering Knuckle continue by discarding the nut because you will not reuse it. First separate the Tie Rod End from its shaft through jam nut loosening then remove the outer Tie Rod End from its relay rod. Scan the Steering Knuckle shaft for thread damage and inspect its tapered surface then cleanse it for installation. You should apply chassis lubricant on the Tie Rod threads and set the Tie Rod End to the shaft before installing the ball stud of the outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle. Because of the prevailing torque, bolt the new nut onto the outer Tie Rod ball stud and apply 50 nm torque for 15 series but 65 nm torque for 25/35 series vehicles. Finally, adjust the front toe.

The vehicle lifting process starts before Tie Rod replacement. You can separate all ball joints and tie rods simultaneously by using universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B). The outer Tie Rod ball stud removal begins with unfastening its nut followed by using the universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) to detach the ball stud from the knuckle structure. Do not reuse the nut. The next stage requires two actions: first loosen the Tie Rod End jam nut then remove the Tie Rod End from its shaft positioning and finally remove the outer Tie Rod End from the relay rod. Place a torsion on the shaft to verify no bent threads and then thoroughly clean the tapered surface of the Steering Knuckle. When installing the Tie Rod assembly spread chassis lubricant on the threads before applying the Tie Rod End to the shaft and the outer rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle . Install the outer Tie Rod ball stud through the use of the steering linkage installer-12 mm (J29193) tool before tightening it to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) to properly seat the tapers. Fasten the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball stud through a proper torque of 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). The front toe adjustment process must be followed before tightening the jam nut up to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

The vehicle lifting process starts before Tie Rod replacement. You can separate all ball joints and tie rods simultaneously by using universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B). The outer Tie Rod ball stud removal begins with unfastening its nut followed by using the universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) to detach the ball stud from the knuckle structure. Do not reuse the nut. The next stage requires two actions: first loosen the Tie Rod End jam nut then remove the Tie Rod End from its shaft positioning and finally remove the outer Tie Rod End from the relay rod. Place a torsion on the shaft to verify no bent threads and then thoroughly clean the tapered surface of the Steering Knuckle. When installing the Tie Rod assembly spread chassis lubricant on the threads before applying the Tie Rod End to the shaft and the outer rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle . Install the outer Tie Rod ball stud through the use of the steering linkage installer-12 mm (J29193) tool before tightening it to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) to properly seat the tapers. Fasten the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball stud through a proper torque of 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). The front toe adjustment process must be followed before tightening the jam nut up to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

The vehicle lifting process starts before Tie Rod replacement. You can separate all ball joints and tie rods simultaneously by using universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B). The outer Tie Rod ball stud removal begins with unfastening its nut followed by using the universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) to detach the ball stud from the knuckle structure. Do not reuse the nut. The next stage requires two actions: first loosen the Tie Rod End jam nut then remove the Tie Rod End from its shaft positioning and finally remove the outer Tie Rod End from the relay rod. Place a torsion on the shaft to verify no bent threads and then thoroughly clean the tapered surface of the Steering Knuckle. When installing the Tie Rod assembly spread chassis lubricant on the threads before applying the Tie Rod End to the shaft and the outer rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle . Install the outer Tie Rod ball stud through the use of the steering linkage installer-12 mm (J29193) tool before tightening it to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) to properly seat the tapers. Fasten the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball stud through a proper torque of 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). The front toe adjustment process must be followed before tightening the jam nut up to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

The first step to replace the inner Tie Rod starts by removing the steering gear boot followed by checking the inner Tie Rod for corrosion and contamination. If either issue exists the steering gear may need replacement. A pipe wrench should clamp the steering gear rack while a wrench grips the flats of the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing . Use counterclockwise rotation of the housing as you keep the steering gear rack still to separate the inner Tie Rod from the rack. Evaluation of thread cleanliness and inspection of loctite(R) 262 expiry date should occur before starting the installation process. Put loctite(R) 262 on the steering gear inner Tie Rod threads before inserting the steering linkage inner Tie Rod onto the steering gear rack. Follow the procedure with a pipe wrench and tighten the steering linkage inner Tie Rod housing to 100 n.m (74 lb ft) values. Before installing the vehicle, position the steering gear boot.

A complete procedure for replacing the inner rear wheel steering Tie Rod End begins by raising the vehicle then removing tire and wheel components. Disembowel the Rack and Pinion Boot from its location near the steering gear. The right-hand threading on the inner Tie Rod support clamp requires counterclockwise rotation for removal whereas the left-hand threading on the inner Tie Rod support nut must be tightened in the clockwise direction. Use the j 44665-1 and j 44665-2 to remove the inner Tie Rod support clamp while you should use the j 44665-2 to extract the inner Tie Rod from the steering gear. The j 44665-2 should be utilized to fasten the inner Tie Rod to the steering gear while adjusting it to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). The installation of the inner Tie Rod support clamp to the steering gear requires use of j 44665-1 and j 44665-2 to achieve a torque of 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). To complete the repair you must reinstall both the Rack and Pinion Boot along with tire and wheel and lower the vehicle before performing a four-wheel alignment.

Service and repair of the steering linkage inner tie rod requires the removal of any present engine shield as the first step. First detach the steering linkage outer tie rod after removing the steering linkage inner tie rod from the relay rod by using the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J 34028). First remove all oil, grease and other debris from the inner steering linkage tie rod then soak the threads with denatured alcohol until it dries. Soak the steering linkage inner tie rod threads with red LOCTITE(TM) threadlocker which means GM P/N 12345493 while Canadian P/N 10953488 performs the same function. Employ the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J 34028) to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the relay rod before securing it to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). As the last step reinstall the steering linkage outer tie rod followed by the engine shield if present and then adjust the front toe.

Changing the preload adjustment before detaching the inner tie rod could damage the pinion and steering gear.

Remove the outer tie rod and loosen the inner tie rod to relay rod retaining nut using the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J34028).

Remove the nut that retains the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle, then use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) to detach it.