GM 25956927
Outer Tie Rod

Starting the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End replacement process requires wheel/tire removal from the front part of the vehicle. First loosen the inner tie rod nut of the rack and pinion system before you remove and discard the outer Tie Rod End nut. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) allows workers to disconnect the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle while counting complete rotations for separation. Move the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End off the rack and pinion inner tie rod followed by discarding the inner tie rod nut. Thorough inspection of the rack and pinion inner tie rod threads must happen before installation to determine if repair or replacement is needed. After installing a new rack and pinion inner tie rod nut thread the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End onto the rack and pinion inner tie rod while matching the number of complete rotations recorded during removal. At the Steering Knuckle attach the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End followed by installation of a new rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End nut which needs tightening to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) while making a 90-degree turn. To complete the repair replace the new rack and pinion inner tie rod nut and put back the front tire/wheel then perform front toe adjustment.

The replacement of the steering linkage outer Tie Rod begins with removing the front tire and wheel assembly. The first step involves applying paint to the inner Tie Rod at its inner Tie Rod nut before loosening the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod nut. Discard the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End nut before continuation of the procedure. Use the j-24319-b (Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller) to disconnect the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle but keep count of the required rotations to break the attachment with the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod. Require owner to remove the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the inner Tie Rod after discarding the inner Tie Rod nut. When checking the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod threads for damage and debris it is essential to perform cleaning or repair operations as required. To install the new component you should place the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod nut at its match point then put on the outer Tie Rod End while duplicating the number of turns noted during removal procedure. The new outer Tie Rod End first goes to the Steering Knuckle before you install its accompanying nut. Tighten this nut to 25 nm (18 lb ft) then continue with another 90 degrees of tightening torque. To finish reinstall the front wheel assembly before adjusting the front toe measurement according to standard procedures.

Before you begin replacing the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End you must raise and support your vehicle. You must spray down and save the jam nut placement during your front tire assembly removal work. While holding the ball stud you can loosen the tie rod inner jam nut to stop it from rotating. When replacing the Rack And Pinion outer tie rod you must discard the tie rod to knuckle nut while keeping the ball stud pinned to its place by hand using caution to protect the seal and bushing from damaging tools. The difficulty level in separating the tie rod from the steering knuckle is reduced with the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) allowing workers to extract the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. Install the outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod before connecting it to the knuckle by threading in a newly installed retention nut. When securing the nut apply a torque of 25 n.m and an angle of 90 degrees (18 lb ft) and another 90 degrees. Install the front tire assembly while checking the vehicle alignment.

Replacement of the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End begins by taking out the front tire-wheel assembly. The rack and pinion inner tie rod nut requires initial lightening before you remove the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End nut. Seamlessly separate the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Record each complete turning motion that removes the Tie Rod End from the inner rack and pinion component. Gather the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the rack and pinion inner tie rod assembly and discard the inner tie rod nut. High-quality care must be applied to rack and pinion inner tie rod threads. Examine threads for damage while cleaning and repairing or replacing them when required. Place a new rack and pinion inner tie rod nut before attaching the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End to the rack and pinion inner tie rod maintaining the same rotation count that existed during removal. Put the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End onto the Steering Knuckle before tightening its new nut to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) with an additional 90 degrees of rotation. Before completing the repair, install the front tire/wheel after tightening the inner tie rod nut while readjusting the front toe.

Starting the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End replacement requires first removing the tire together with its front wheel. First loosen the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod nut before you remove and dispose of the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End nut. Use the steering linkage and Tie Rod puller (J 24319-B) to pull apart the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle while counting the complete rotation counts for removal. The procedure requires removing the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod End from the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod while discarding the exposed inner Tie Rod nut. Maintenance procedures should be followed to check the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod threads then perform needed cleanups or repairs or fully replace this component. Install the new rack and pinion inner Tie Rod nut by threading the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End to the inner Tie Rod exactly the same number of complete rotations that were counted for removal. After attaching the rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End to the Steering Knuckle you must install the new rack and pinion outer Tie Rod End nut to a torque of 25 n.m (18 lb ft) while also making a 90-degree nut final angle. To complete the replacement process you must first tighten the rack and pinion inner Tie Rod nut along with reinstalling the front tire/wheel and performing front toe adjustment.

First, remove the steering gear boot and inspect the inner tie rod for corrosion or contamination; if any is found, replace the steering gear.

Ensure it matches the number of rotations counted during removal.

Use the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) to separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Attach the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod and connect the tie rod to the knuckle.

Install a new outer tie rod nut and tighten it to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).