GM 26095475
Outer Tie Rod

The first task to replace an outer Tie Rod End begins with securely raising the vehicle and putting it on support. Proceed by taking off the tire along with the wheel followed by the outer tie rod stud retaining nut. The universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) enables you to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod first and then removing the outer tie rod. Take the outer tie rod off from the inner Tie Rod End. When installing the outer tie rod it should be attached to the inner tie rod but users should avoid tightening the jam nut before moving to the next step of attaching the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Connect the outer tie rod retaining nut and fasten it to 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). Complete the power steering gear boot installation by checking that it is not twisted from the toe adjustment processes. Then verify the vehicle wheel alignment.

The replacement of inner tie rods (Quiet Valves) requires the inner Tie Rod wrench (J34028) as a necessary tool. Initiate work by taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot coupled with the breather tube while locking the gear within a vise. A proper steering gear preload adjustment must be avoided prior to separating the Tie Rod from the steering gear because such change could damage the pinion and steering gear components. The shock dampener must be removed from inside the inner Tie Rod housing while sliding it onto the rack. Apply a pipe wrench to the rack adjacent to the inner Tie Rod housing and simultaneously use a wrench on the flats of the inner Tie Rod housing to turn it counterclockwise for separation from the rack. The same procedure should be repeated for both the inner Tie Rod housing as well as the inner Tie Rod. Before proceeding remove loctite residue from the threaded components of inner Tie Rod and rack. Install the shock dampener on the rack by placing it forward while cleaning the threads first and subsequently applying loctite 262 or equivalent to the inner Tie Rod threads as needed. Attach the inner Tie Rod halfway to the rack while holding aside the inner Tie Rod housing with a pipe wrench and tightening with the inner Tie Rod wrench (J34028) until reaching 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). The procedure should be performed again for the inner Tie Rod assembly while confirming the proper staking of the assembly housing to the male rack. A gage with 0.010 inch diameter should be used to check the stake position before inserting the shock dampener into the inner Tie Rod housing and sliding it until it reaches the bottom. Afterwards you need to put back the Rack and Pinion Boot while reattaching the breather tube.

The first thing that has to be done is to raise and then support the vehicle. Then take out the tire and the wheel, as well as the outer tie rod stud retaining nut. Remove the jam nut from the inner tie rod and remove the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Take off the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. For installation, tie the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod leaving the jam nut loose, then tie the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Mount the outer tie rod nut and tighten it in 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). Make sure that the power steering gear boot is not twisted after the toe adjustment and align the wheel.

The first step for replacing the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End consists of properly supporting the lifted vehicle. The first step requires you to remove the tire followed by taking off the outer tie rod stud retaining nut. The installer should use the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle after first loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod . The next step requires removing the outer Tie Rod End segment from its position on the inner tie rod part. The installation requires attaching the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut before connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Fasten the outer tie rod retaining nut before tightening it to 63 nm (47 ft. Lbs.). After toe adaption verify that the power steering gear boot stays untwisted and inspect wheel alignment.

Vehicle elevation and support are necessary before beginning replacement of the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End. Beginning with tire wheel removal you can expose the outer tie rod stud retaining nut for removal. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) helps users disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod. The procedure continues by taking out the outer tie rod section from its position on the inner tie rod section. You must join the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod but avoid tightening the jam nut before proceeding with connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut before tightening it to 63 n.m (47 lb ft). No twisting should occur to the power steering gear boot following toe adjustment while you inspect wheel alignment.

Connect the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut.

A pipe wrench on the rack next to the left inner tie rod housing and a wrench on the flats of the left inner tie rod housing.

Loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod and use the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B).

Use the J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller.

Inspect the shaft for any bent or damaged threads.

Stake both sides of the female inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack if required, and check the stakes with a 0.25 mm gage to ensure it does not pass between the rack and housing stake.

Reinstall the tire and wheel, lower the vehicle, and adjust the front toe.

Tighten it to a torque of 112 Nm (83 ft. lbs.) using the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J34028).

Adjust the front toe to ensure proper alignment.

First, raise and suitably support the vehicle.

Remove the shock dampener from the inner tie rod assembly and slide it back on the rack.

Loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod and use the J 24319-B (Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller).

Check with a 0.010 inch gage to confirm that it does not pass between the rack and the housing stake.

Reinstall the tire and wheel, lower the vehicle, and adjust the front toe.

Connect the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without tightening the jam nut.