GM 19352244
Outer Tie Rod

The starting point for outer rear wheel steering Tie Rod End replacement involves hoisting the vehicle and subsequently removing the tire as well as wheel. You should start by detaching the tie rod bracket retaining bolts which secure the Steering Knuckle then loosen the tie rod jam nut. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) enables detachment of the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle after removing the nut that retains them together. Next detach the Tie Rod End outer section from the inner rod. The correct procedure for installation starts with attaching the outer Tie Rod End to the inner tie rod followed by attaching it to the Steering Knuckle. First install and tighten the outer Tie Rod End retaining nut to the Steering Knuckle to 55 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) then proceed to add the outer Tie Rod End retaining bracket while tightening its mounting bolts to 65 nm (48 ft. Lbs.). As the last step install the tire and wheel then schedule a four-wheel alignment procedure.

The repair operation for a Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End begins by lifting the vehicle using safety stands for support. Start by removing the tire and wheel assembly and afterwards eliminating the torque prevailing nut from the outer tie rod stud. The inner tie rod assembly requires its jam nut loosened while using the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) to extract the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle. The detachment process starts by disconnecting the outer tie rod assembly from its connection with the inner tie rod assembly. The installation procedure requires joining the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut. Assemble the tie rod seal onto the outer tie rod assembly before linking the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle . Attach the torque prevailing nut to the outer tie rod stud before you tighten it to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Before concluding the tasks check both wheel alignment and ensure the Rack and Pinion Boot has not become twisted due to the toe adjustment.

The first step for replacing the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End consists of properly supporting the lifted vehicle. The first step requires you to remove the tire followed by taking off the outer tie rod stud retaining nut. The installer should use the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle after first loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod . The next step requires removing the outer Tie Rod End segment from its position on the inner tie rod part. The installation requires attaching the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut before connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Fasten the outer tie rod retaining nut before tightening it to 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). After toe adaption verify that the power steering gear boot stays untwisted and inspect wheel alignment.

The replacement of the outer Tie Rod requires the vehicle to be correctly lifted and supported. Detach the tire and wheel first before removing the outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle retaining nut. The Steering Knuckle needs disconnection of the outer Tie Rod with a steering linkage and Tie Rod puller known as j 24319-b. Check the shaft of the outer Tie Rod for any damaged or bent threads while cleaning the tapered Steering Knuckle surface after removing the inner Tie Rod components. Apply appropriate chassis lubricant on the ties between inner and outer Tie Rod before mounting the outer Tie Rod to its position. The outer Tie Rod connection to inner Tie Rod proceeds before the jam nut receives tightening. Secure the outer Tie Rod to steer knuckle retaining nut then tighten it up to 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). Place the tire and wheel afterward you must lower the vehicle before doing front toe adjustment.

The procedure to replace an outer rack and pinion Tie Rod End begins with vehicle lifting and appropriate safety stand implementation. Start by removing the tire and wheel assembly followed by the torque prevailing nut from the outer tie rod stud. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) should be applied for outer tie rod assembly removal from the Steering Knuckle after users loosen the inner tie rod assembly jam nut. The second step involves removing the outer tie rod assembly from its connection to the inner tie rod assembly. The outer tie rod assembly should be connected to the inner tie rod where the jam nut needs to stay loose. Its time to put the tie rod seal onto the outer tie rod assembly before connecting this assembly to the Steering Knuckle. Use the torque prevailing nut to fasten the outer tie rod stud while torquing it to 50 nm (37 ft.lbs.). Before closing the system verify that the Rack and Pinion Boot remains untwisted after toe adjustment and perform wheel alignment testing.

To carry out the service and repair of the steering linkage, specifically for the inner tie rod replacement; raise the vehicle and remove an engine protection shield if there are one available. Next, remove the outer Tie Rod End, and then inner tie rod wrench (J 34028) with the inner Tie Rod End. Before the new tie rod ends can be installed, all oil, grease, or other contaminant must be cleaned, the threads of the tie rod must be cleaned with denatured alcohol or the equivalent, cleared of all substance and allowed to become dry. Lubricate the threads of the inner tie rod using red loctite threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493, Canadian P/N 10953488). Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod and tighten it using inner tie rod wrench (J34028) to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Then, set the outer Tie Rod End, reinstall the engine protection shield if so, lower the vehicle, and ensure its wheel alignment.

The first step to replace the outer Tie Rod End in power steering Rack And Pinion systems requires users to raise their vehicle securely with suitable safety stands. First disconnect the tire assembly along with the wheel before removing the torque prevailing nut which fastens the outer tie rod stud. To detach the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle, loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly and use the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). The technician should separate the outer tie rod assembly from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin tie rod assembly insertion into the inner rod by first connecting components but do not fasten the jam nut . Position the tie rod seal onto the outer tie rod assembly then fasten the assembly onto the Steering Knuckle. Apply the torque prevailing nut to the outer tie rod stud until it reaches a torque of 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The Rack And Pinion boot must not be twisted after toe adjustment and wheel alignment should be checked.

Start replacing the outer Tie Rod End in the rear wheel steering system by first taking off the tire together with the wheel. You must remove the outer tie rod retaining nut while you loosen the tie rod jam nut. The first step is to remove the outer Tie Rod End nut which fixes the component to the Steering Knuckle. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) should be used for taking off the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle before removing it from the inner tie rod. To install the equipment connect the inner and outer parts of the Tie Rod End while also attaching them to the Steering Knuckle. After installing the retaining nut for the outer Tie Rod End you must tighten it to 55 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). You should reattach the wheel along with the tire afterward performing four-wheel alignment.

The first step to replace the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End involves vehicle elevation and support. Start by removing both the tire together with the wheel from the vehicle. Start by removing the outer tie rod stud retaining nut before softening the inner tie rod jam nut. You must detach the outer tie rod at the Steering Knuckle through use of the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) to extract the outer Tie Rod End from the inner tie rod. When installing the Rack And Pinion outer tie rod ensure the connection to the inner tie rod happens without touching the jam nut before joining the assembly to the Steering Knuckle. Fasten and tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut to 63 n.m (47 lb ft). The wheel alignment check should be performed after inspecting that the power steering gear boot remains untwisted after toe adjustment.

Begin the replacement of the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End by elevating the vehicle then using suitable safety supports. The first step involves removing the tire and wheel assembly along with the torque prevailing nut from the outer tie rod stud. You must loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly before proceeding to disconnect the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle with the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01). Move on to separate the outer tie rod assembly from its attachment with the inner tie rod assembly. Install the outer tie rod assembly onto the inner tie rod while omitting jam nut tightening. Install the tie rod seal on the outer tie rod assembly then connect the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle . Fasten the torque prevailing nut onto the outer tie rod stud and tighten it to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The last step includes checking the wheel alignment to verify that the Rack and Pinion Boot remains untwisted following the toe adjustment.

The procedure for replacing a Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End begins by raising and properly supporting the vehicle. Start by detaching the tire and wheel before removing the outer tie rod stud retaining nut. First disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle with the steering linkage and tie rod puller j24319-b by loose tuning the jam nut on the inner tie rod while using j24319-b. After that proceed to take out the outer Tie Rod End from the inner Tie Rod End. Attach the outer Tie Rod End to the inner Tie Rod End beforeitassembling them without securing the jam nut. Use the outer tie rod retaining nut to anchor the part before tightening it to 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). To finish the procedure check that the power steering gear boot has no twisting after toe adjustment and inspect wheel alignment.

Start replacing the outer Tie Rod End in the rear wheel steering system by first taking off the tire together with the wheel. You must remove the outer tie rod retaining nut while you loosen the tie rod jam nut. The first step is to remove the outer Tie Rod End nut which fixes the component to the Steering Knuckle. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) should be used for taking off the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle before removing it from the inner tie rod. To install the equipment connect the inner and outer parts of the Tie Rod End while also attaching them to the Steering Knuckle. After installing the retaining nut for the outer Tie Rod End you must tighten it to 55 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). You should reattach the wheel along with the tire afterward performing four-wheel alignment.

The first step to replace the inner tie rod of the Rack And Pinion begins with vehicle lifting followed by proper safety stand placement. Begin by taking off the tire together with the wheel then strip off the Rack and Pinion Boot. One must never adjust the rack bearing preload before separating the inner tie rod since this will lead to damage of the pinion or steering rack. Place the shock dampener onto the rack while you remove it from the inner tie rod. The j 34028 inner tie rod wrench (J 34028) should be used to apply a counterclockwise rotation on the flats of the inner tie rod housing to separate the inner tie rod from the rack assembly. Taboo all remnants of loctite® off the rack threads as well as within the inner tie rod. Clean all threads for loctite® application once the shock dampener sits on the rack and before beginning replacement of the new inner tie rod. Install the inner tie rod to the Rack And Pinion by applying loctite 262 or an equivalent product to the inner tie rod threads. The j 34028 torque wrench enables technicians to tighten the inner tie rod at 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) by holding the rack to prevent damage during this process. Fit the shock dampener onto the inner tie rod housing until it reaches the bottom position and proceed with boot installation before putting the wheel and tire in place. Stand safety through vehicle descent before performing wheel alignment inspection.

To carry out the service and repair of the steering linkage, specifically for the inner tie rod replacement; raise the vehicle and remove an engine protection shield if there are one available. Next, remove the outer Tie Rod End, and then inner tie rod wrench (J 34028) with the inner Tie Rod End. Before the new tie rod ends can be installed, all oil, grease, or other contaminant must be cleaned, the threads of the tie rod must be cleaned with denatured alcohol or the equivalent, cleared of all substance and allowed to become dry. Lubricate the threads of the inner tie rod using red loctite threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493, Canadian P/N 10953488). Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod and tighten it using inner tie rod wrench (J34028) to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Then, set the outer Tie Rod End, reinstall the engine protection shield if so, lower the vehicle, and ensure its wheel alignment.

The Steering Linkage Installer-12 mm (J29193) is used.

Use the J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller.

Repeat the same process used for the left inner tie rod.

Remove the shock dampener from the inner tie rod housing and slide it back on the rack.

Reinstall the tire and wheel, lower the vehicle, and adjust the front toe.

Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod, inspecting the shaft for bent or damaged threads and cleaning the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

Remove the tire and wheel, followed by the outer tie rod.

Remove the tire and wheel.

Remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube, then secure the gear in a vise.

Remove the inner tie rod to relay rod retaining nut, discarding the old nut, and take out the inner tie rod from the vehicle.

Lubricate its threads with a suitable chassis lubricant.

Tighten the inner tie rod housing to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

Use a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing and a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing. Rotate the housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the inner tie rod separates from the rack.

Loosen the jam nut and then remove the outer tie rod end from the relay rod.

The tire and wheel.

Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod, inspecting the shaft for bent or damaged threads and cleaning the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

Changing the preload adjustment could damage the pinion and steering gear.

Slide the shock dampener over the inner tie rod housing until it bottoms out, and reassemble the rack and pinion boot.

Detach the steering linkage outer tie rod.

Connect the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut.

Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod housing to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

Remove the engine shield if equipped.

Loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod and use the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B).

Detach the steering linkage outer tie rod.

Tighten the inner tie rod housing to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

Ensure the power steering gear boot is not twisted and check the wheel alignment.

Reinstall the rack and pinion boot, the tire and wheel, lower the vehicle, and perform a four-wheel alignment.