GM 26076544
Outer Tie Rod

The first step to replace the outer rear wheel steering Tie Rod End requires lifting the vehicle while simultaneously removing the tire and wheel. Start the installation by dismantling the Steering Knuckle tie rod bracket bolts followed by tie rod jam nut loosening and removal of the outer Tie Rod End retaining nut from the knuckle. The j 24319-b tool enables removal of the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle before detaching it from the inner tie rod. The outer Tie Rod End installation requires attachment to the inner Tie Rod End followed by the Steering Knuckle before tightening the retaining nut to 55 n.m (40 lb ft). Screw on the outer Tie Rod End retaining bracket before securing its retaining bolts to 65 n.m (48 lb ft). First reinstall the tire with the wheel and conduct a four-wheel alignment and finish by tightening the jam nut to 65 n.m (48 lb ft).

Begin by raising the vehicle and fixing it in place with proper safety stands before starting the replacement process of the outer Tie Rod End. First disconnect the tire and wheel assembly before removing the torque prevailing nut that secures the outer tie rod stud. You should loosen the jam nut of the inner tie rod assembly while using the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) to detach the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle. The procedure continues with removing the outer tie rod assembly from its connection with the inner tie rod assembly. During installation you must join the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod but refrain from tightening the jam nut at this moment. Place the tie rod seal at the outer tie rod assembly position and join the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle. The torque prevailing nut should be installed onto the outer tie rod stud while torquing it to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). After aligning the Rack and Pinion Boot avoid twisting it while performing the toe adjustment followed by wheel alignment testing before fully tightening the jam nut to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

Raise the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel.

Install the outer tie rod end retaining bracket and tighten the retaining bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).

Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant.

Begin by raising the vehicle and removing the tire and wheel.

First, raise the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel.

Install the tie rod end to the shaft and the outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle.

First, raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.

Connect the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle.

Reinstall the rack and pinion boot, the tire and wheel, lower the vehicle, and perform a four wheel alignment.

Install the outer tie rod end retaining bracket and tighten the retaining bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).

Detach the outer tie rod assembly from the inner tie rod assembly.

Remove the outer tie rod end.

The Steering Linkage Installer-12 mm (J29193) is used.

Reinstall the tire and wheel, and perform a four-wheel alignment.

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

Ensure all traces of oil, grease, or other contaminants are eliminated, and clean the threads of the steering linkage inner tie rod with denatured alcohol or an equivalent, allowing it to dry.

Apply the LOCTITE(R) to the threads of the steering gear inner tie rod, then attach the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.

Remove the tie rod bracket retaining bolts from the steering knuckle and loosen the tie rod jam nut.

Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) using a torque wrench.

The inner tie rod support clamp has right-hand threads, while the inner tie rod support nut has left-hand threads.

Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.

Raise the vehicle and remove the engine protection shield if equipped.