GM 12471300
Outer Tie Rod

The procedure to change a Tie Rod starts with vehicle lifting and suspension using safety stands. Start the replacement by removing the outer Tie Rod ball stud pin and continuing with both outer and inner Tie Rod ball stud nut removal. Steering linkage joints must not be detached by placing wedges between them and their attachment parts because these procedures will cause damage to the seals. You must utilize the j24319-b steering linkage and Tie Rod puller to separate the outer Tie Rod ball stud from its knuckle position while the j6627-a Tie Rod puller will remove the inner Tie Rod ball stud from the relay rod. Remove the Tie Rod ends from adjuster tube by unscrewing the assemblies while also loosening their clamp bolts. Thoroughly examine Tie Rod ends alongside their seals and threads along with their adjuster tube for any sign of damage while checking for severe wear. The ball stud threads, ball stud nut and all tapered components need to undergo cleaning operations. A chassis lubricant should be applied to the removed Tie Rod ends while maintaining their thread count within three threads. Install the Tie Rod ends to the adjuster tube then mount the inner Tie Rod ball stud onto the relay rod with its seal in position and tighten a new nut until it reaches 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Mount the outer Tie Rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle while ensuring the presence of the seal and tighten the nut to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.). Then advance the nut to line up with the cotter pin hole. The replacement pin needs proper spreading before the vehicle is lowered to the floor. First adjust the front toe then place both clamps between the locating dimples located at the adjuster tube's end points while avoiding alignment between clamp slots and adjuster tube slots. Keep the Tie Rod ends in place before clamp tightening actions according to specification guidelines or let their ends make contact if necessary. Secure the adjuster tube clamp bolts by tightening them to 21 nm (16 ft. Lbs.).

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.).

Start replacing the tie rod of ZR2 models by properly raising and supporting the vehicle until the rear axle reaches curb height. The procedure entails removing the rear tie rod mounting bolt and washers alongside the nut from the frame bracket and axle bracket before extracting the rear tie rod. You should put the new rear tie rod into the frame bracket before installing its bolt and washers and nut to the axle bracket. Install the rear tie rod into the axle bracket first by loosely adding the bolt together with washers and nut to the frame bracket while following fastener precautions. The fitment requires tightening the rear tie rod to axle bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) and also the tie rod to frame bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). When completing the procedure the vehicle should be lowered after removing the rear axle support.

To service and repair Tie Rod end raise and support the vehicle suitably with safety stands. Start with the cotter pin removal of the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut, followed by the same of the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut and inner Tie Rod ball stud nut. Steer clear of disconnecting a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between it and the attached part to prevent seal from being damaged. Separate all tie rods and ball joints by using the steering linkage and Tie Rod puller (J 24319-B) to remove the outer Tie Rod ball stud from the Steering Knuckle and the Tie Rod puller (J 6627-A) to the inner Tie Rod ball stud from the relay rod. It is only necessary to loosen the clamp bolts and unscrewness the assemblies to remove the Tie Rod ends from the adjuster tube. Check for damage or severe wear on the tie rods end, seals, threads, and adjuster tube. Measure and install a ball stud maximum of 65mm (2 1/2 in.) antagonist platform ball stud. If the Tie Rod ends were removed, also lubricate them with chassis lubricant and make sure the number of threads each inner and the outer Tie Rod ends is equal in three threads respectively. Connect the end of the Tie Rod to the adjuster tube, position the inner Tie Rod ball stud to the relay rod and ensure that the seal is on the former, seat the taper with the help of the steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) or steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194) and tighten up to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Scrub off the installer and apply a new nut to the inner Tie Rod ball stud and tighten to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Next, install the out t.ie rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle, with seal on the stud and seat the taper again using either j 29193 or j 29194, apply 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Remove the installer and install nut onto the outer Tie Rod ball stud and tighten to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) make sure that the nut acts forward to align to the hole of cotter pin. Place a new cotter pin to the outer rod nut of the Tie Rod and open the ends of the cotter pin. Lower the vehicle and adjust tail end towards. Place the two clamps between the locating dimples at each end of the adjuster tube while ensuring that the clamp slot is not aligned with the adjuster tube slot and continue holding the position of each Tie Rod end as the clamps are being tightened to allow free movement in the each joint. Lastly, install the adjuster tube clamp bolts and tighten them up to 21 nm (16 ft. Lbs).

Position the two clamps between the locating dimples at either end of the adjuster tube, ensuring the clamp slot is not aligned with the adjuster tube slot.

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.