GM 26059033
Outer Tie Rod

Service and repair of the Tie Rod End begins by dismantling the hexagon torque prevailing nut attached to the outer tie rod stud and the tie rod seal from the outer tie rod assembly. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) should be used to extract the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle after the hexagon jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly had been loosened. The next step will involve unconnecting the outer tie rod assembly from its position on the inner tie rod assembly. Begin assembly by attaching the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod but refrain from tightening the hexagon jam nut and afterward fixing the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle. The tie rod seal should be installed onto the outer tie rod assembly before tightening the hexagon torque prevailing nut on the outer tie rod stud . Secure the hexagon torque prevailing nut to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.) while also checking that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains a smooth shape during the toe adjustment process. The inner tie rod adjustment process includes using manufacturer recommendations to set toe specifications before securing the hexagon jam nut against the outer tie rod to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

Install the tie rod end and the cotter pin, ensuring the cotter pin slot aligns with the nut without backing off the nut.

Begin by removing the cotter pin at the ball stud and then the nut from the ball stud.

Remove the nut from the outer or inner tie rod ball stud and use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J24319-B) to detach them from the steering knuckle and relay rod.