GM 12471301
Inner Tie Rod

The replacement of the Tie Rod begins by raising and supporting the vehicle with safety stands installed. The procedure starts with removing the cotter pin along with the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut then moving to take off the inner Tie Rod ball stud nut. The joints in the steering linkage should remain undamaged when using any techniques for disassembly instead of a wedge. The j 24319-b steering linkage and Tie Rod puller should be used for removing the outer Tie Rod ball stud from the steering knuckle and the j 6627-a Tie Rod puller for extracting the inner Tie Rod ball stud from the relay rod. First disconnect the adjuster tube Tie Rod ends by loosening bolt clamps while rotating the assemblies out. Check the Tie Rod ends together with their seals as well as threads and adjuster tube for any evidence of damage. Thoroughly clean both ball stud threads and ball stud nut in addition to the tapered surfaces. The Tie Rod ends require chassis lubrication after removal but the threads of both main elements must be identical within three threads. To assemble the Tie Rod ends properly install them to the adjuster tube and join the inner rod ball stud to the relay rod with the seal facing the stud before using the j 29193 steering linkage installer (12 mm) or j 29194 steering linkage installer (14 mm) to torque the taper to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Secure the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) force while avoiding moving the nut to reach the cotter pin hole. The new cotter pin should be installed and then its ends must be opened to their fullest extent. Deenergize the steering wheel and place the vehicle onto the ground while you perform front toe adjustment. Set the two clamps between locating dimples located at the ends of the adjuster tube but avoid lining up the clamp slot with the adjuster tube slot. Each Tie Rod End must stay in position during clamp tightening according to specified requirements while the ends can be allowed to touch if needed. The last step involves tightening the adjuster tube clamp bolts until they reach 21 nm (16 ft. Lbs.).

Install a new cotter pin and spread its ends before lowering the vehicle.

61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).

Connect the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube, install the inner tie rod ball stud to the relay rod ensuring the seal is on the stud.

Use the J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller for the outer tie rod ball stud and the J6627-A Tie Rod Puller for the inner tie rod ball stud.