GM 26086580
Outer Tie Rod

The replacement of Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End starts by securely supporting the vehicle then removing both tire and wheel assembly. The prevailing torque nut of the outer tie rod assembly should be removed first before you loosen the jam nut which secures the inner tie rod assembly. Wedge-driving a disconnected steering linkage joint between its joint and attached component leads to damage of seals which speeds up system failure. A technician should use universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) to separate the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle. Break the bonding between outer tie rod assembly and inner tie rod assembly. The installation process requires attaching the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod assembly while avoiding tightening of the jam nut at this step. First connect the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle and secure the prevailing torque nut to it at 30 nm torque value with 120° turn while maintaining the nylon washer threads visible above the 2½-4½ range. After performing front end alignment return to install the tire and wheel assembly before lowering the vehicle.

The replacement of Rack And Pinion outer tie rod ends starts with raising and securely supporting the vehicle. Start the process by removing the wheel and tire then you should discard the prevailing torque nut from the outer tie rod assembly followed by loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly. To protect the seal from damage avoid disconnecting steering linkage joints by inserting a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Users must detatch the outer tie rod assembly from both the Steering Knuckle and inner tie rod assembly through the help of the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B). When installing the outer tie rod assembly the technician should connect it to the inner tie rod assembly as a preliminary step before fastening the jam nut. Thread in the Steering Knuckle part with the outer tie rod assembly . Install the prevailing torque nut onto the outer tie rod assembly then tighten it to 30 n.m plus 120 degrees torques (34 lb ft plus 120 degrees) with 2½-4½ threads showing above the nylon washer. Relocate the tire and wheel unit after finishing a front end alignment procedure.

Primary steps to change the outer Tie Rod End start by raising the vehicle and removing both tire and wheel components. The prevailing torque nut on the outer tie rod assembly should be eliminated before the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly gets loose. Inserting a wedge between the joint and attached part because driving the wedge causes dangerous seal damage to the steering linkage. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) enables removal of the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle so you can detach the outer tie rod assembly from the inner tie rod assembly. The outer tie rod assembly should be joined to the inner tie rod assembly before tightening the jam nut. The Steering Knuckle must have the outer tie rod assembly placed into it before tightening the prevailing torque nut to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) with an additional 120-degree rotation until 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads can be seen after the nylon washer. When installing the tire and wheel assembly after tightening the jam nut to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.) against the outer tie rod assembly the vehicle needs to be lowered then a front end alignment must be performed.

Remove the prevailing torque nut from the outer tie rod assembly and loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly.

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

Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 120 degrees of rotation, ensuring that 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.

Attach the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod assembly without tightening the jam nut.

Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, lower the vehicle, and perform a front end alignment.

Check the stakes with a 0.25 mm gage to ensure it does not pass between the rack and housing stake.

Tighten it to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 120 degrees, ensuring that 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.

Repeat the process for the right inner tie rod.

Ensure that 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.

By driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part to prevent seal damage.

30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus 120 degrees, ensuring that 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.

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