GM 26100287
Outer Tie Rod, Passenger Side

Start by supporting the vehicle and remove the wheel followed by the tire to replace the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End. Begin by loosening the outer tie rod retaining nut. After that disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J24319-B). Steadfastly avoiding driving wedges into the joint attachment area will help protect the seal. After loosening the jam nut you should take the outer tie rod out from the inner tie rod . Make sure to dispose of the jam nut so it doesn't get reused. Check the shaft for thread damage and eliminate any debris from the knuckle's tapered surface. Apply proper chassis lubricant to the inner tie rod threads before installing the new outer tie rod. Use new jam nut to secure the outer tie rod before connecting both rods to the Steering Knuckle and closing the mount. Following all steps, place the new outer tie rod retaining nut on before tightening it to 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). Afterward, install the wheel and tire, drop the vehicle, then execute a front toe adjustment.

First, lift and support the vehicle and the rear axle at the designed d- height to replace the rear axle Tie Rod. It is essential to depressurize the air suspension system in case of its presence; failure to do so will lead to body displacement during repairs. Then remove the rear axle Tie Rod from the axle mounting bolt and nut, and remove the Tie Rod to frame mounting bolt and nut, then take the Tie Rod off the vehicle, with the help of a socket wrench. For installation, position the inner sleeve offset (largest gap) of the bushings toward the rear axle. Replace the rear axle Tie Rod back into the vehicle and tighten down the frame mounting bolt and nut, followed by the axle mounting bolt and nut. The rear axle Tie Rod mounting bolts should also be tightened to 195 n.m (144 lb ft). Last of all, remove the rear axle support and lower the car.

The repair of the rear axle Tie Rod begins with vehicle elevation followed by support of both the vehicle and the rear axle at the specified d-height. The repair process should start with depressurizing the air suspension system to stop body movement. The air suspension system must be depressurized since the vehicle utilizes this technology. Start by removing the rear axle Tie Rod from its position at the axle mounting bolt and nut before proceeding to take the Tie Rod to frame mounting bolt and nut off the vehicle. Installation requires placing the rear axle Tie Rod so its bushings face the axle with the inner sleeve offset at maximum gap and reinserting it into the vehicle. The installation process requires tying the Tie Rod to the frame by using the mounting bolt and nut while observing fastener caution instructions. The last step involves fastening the Tie Rod to its mounting position on the axle while torquing it to 190 nm (140 lb ft). Afterward, remove the rear axle support and lower the vehicle.

The replacement process for Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End starts by performing vehicle wheel and tire removal while lifting and supporting it. The outer tie rod retaining nut needs removal and discarding but ensure the steering linkage joint stays connected by placing a wedge between it and the attached portion to prevent seal damage. The outer tie rod requires tool j 24319-b to disconnect from the Steering Knuckle before the jam nut loosens and the outer tie rod is detached from the inner tie rod so the jam nut is discarded. Check that the shaft has no bent or damaged threading before cleaning the tapered face of the Steering Knuckle. The first step preceding new outer tie rod installation requires a suitable chassis lubricant coating on the inner tie rod threads which must receive the new jam nut placement and assembly of the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod. Place the Steering Knuckle-end of the new outer tie rod and tighten its retaining nut to 57 n.m (42 lb ft). Lower the vehicle after reinstalling the tire before completing the adjustment of the front toe.

Replacing the rear axle Tie Rod begins by following a method which includes lifting the vehicle and rear axle support at the d - height level based on trim height specifications. A vehicle with air suspension needs its system to be depressurized before body shift occurs during repair. The process of replacing the rear axle Tie Rod begins with detaching its axle mounting bolt and nut followed by frame mounting bolt and nut before taking the Tie Rod out of the vehicle. The rear axle Tie Rod should be inserted into the vehicle with all bushings facing the rear axle in such a way that their inner sleeve offset (biggest gap) points forward. Attach the frame mounting bolt to the Tie Rod followed by installing the corresponding axle bolts and nuts before tightening the rear axle Tie Rod mounting bolts to 195 nm (144 ft. Lbs.). Lastly drop the vehicle while pulling out the rear axle support.

Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut, tightening it to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).

Remove the shock dampener.

Use a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing and a torque wrench with J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing to tighten it to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

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

Use J 24319-B.

Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod, discarding the jam nut.

Remove the tire and wheel.