GM 19152655
Outer Tie Rod

Replacement of the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End starts by lifting the vehicle while providing it with adequate support. Start by removing the tire and wheel and following with the removal of the outer tie rod retaining nut which you should dispose. A wedge must be driven between the joint and attached part for safety when avoiding joint disconnect to stop seal damage. Detach the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by using the component named steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). The technician should loosen the jam nut to free the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod and should discard the jam nut. Before putting the new jam nut on the outer tie rod you should first clean the Steering Knuckle taper and apply suitable chassis lubricant to the inner tie rod threads. The rod assembly should be connected from the inner tie rod to the Steering Knuckle and the outer tie rod. After placing the new outer tie rod retaining nut in position, apply torque to 45 n.m (33 lb ft) with 95 degrees additional angular torque and also torque the outer Tie Rod End jam nut to 70 n.m (52 lb ft). After putting back the tire and wheel you must lower the vehicle for adjusting front toe measurements.

The first step to replace the outer Tie Rod in steering linkage requires you to lift and sustain the vehicle. Begin by removing the tire together with the wheel until you reach and take off the outer Tie Rod retaining nut before discarding it. A wedge should be positioned between the steering linkage joint and its attached part to stop seal damage while maintaining the connection. You will detach the outer Tie Rod from the Steering Knuckle by using tool j 24319-b. The outer Tie Rod needs to be detached from the inner Tie Rod through loosening the jam nut while discarding both the jam nut and the outer Tie Rod. After cleaning the tapered portion of the Steering Knuckle apply suitable chassis lubricant to the threads of the inner Tie Rod before installing the new jam nut on the outer Tie Rod. The procedure starts with linking the inner and outer Tie Rod together before they both connect to the Steering Knuckle. Place a new outer Tie Rod retaining nut then secure it to 45 nm torque (33 lb ft) at 95 degrees while the end jam nut requires a final torque setting of 70 nm (52 lb ft). After placing back the wheel and tire you should lower the vehicle and perform front toe adjustment.

The first step requires lifting the vehicle while providing support before starting the replacement of the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End. You must first remove the tire followed by the wheel before disconnecting the outer tie rod retaining nut. A wedge should be inserted between the joint and its attached part to stop seal damage during steering linkage joint disconnecting operations. After raising and supporting the vehicle disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle with the help of the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). The inner tie rod must have its jam nut loosened while the outer tie rod gets removed from the inner tie rod before discarding the jam nut. After cleaning the tapered steering knobble surface you must apply lubricant to inner tie rod threads using suitable chassis lubricant before installing a new jam nut onto the outer tie rod. Place the outer tie rod between inner tie rod then fasten both parts to the Steering Knuckle. Begin by tightening the outer tie rod retaining nut to 45 nm torque before finishing with 95° torque angle using the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). After replacing the tire and installing the wheel properly you should lower the automobile and apply the necessary front toe adjustments.

Stake the female inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack if required, checking with a 0.25 mm gage to ensure proper staking.

Apply LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads if the configuration is female rack and male inner tie rod.

Clean the threads and remove old LOCTITE(R) before applying LOCTITE(R) 262 to the threads of the left inner tie rod and installing it onto the rack.

Attach the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod and then to the steering knuckle.

Slide the shock dampener onto the rack, ensuring threads are clean before applying LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads if necessary. Attach the inner tie rod to the rack using a pipe wrench and a torque wrench with J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).