GM 19418694
Outer Tie Rod

Start by lifting the vehicle onto a proper lift before commencing with inner Tie Rod End replacement. First disconnect the tire and wheel before removing the lock nut securing the outer Tie Rod End. You should first loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly. The universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) should be utilized first to detach the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle then to remove the outer tie rod assembly from the inner tie rod assembly. The installation step starts by connecting the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod without securing the jam nut before connecting the outer assembly to the Steering Knuckle and installing the lock nut to the tie rod stud while torquing it to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). When adjusting toe maintain a smooth appearance of the Rack and Pinion Boot. Lower the vehicle and put on the tire and wheel then proceed with toe alignment adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the outer tie rod until it reaches 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.).

The tool required to replace the Rack And Pinion inner Tie Rod off vehicles is the inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028). First step is to take off the Rack and Pinion Boot. Place the gear into a vise with caution because touching the steering gear preload adjustment can lead to equipment breakdown before moving the inner Tie Rod. Install the shock dampener back onto the rack while sliding it inside the inner Tie Rod housing. Start by positioning a pipe wrench at the steering gear valve end which faces the inner Tie Rod housing and another wrench on the rack near the inner Tie Rod housing. A wrench applied to the flats of the inner Tie Rod housing must rotate it counterclockwise until separation from the rack . The same procedure must be followed for the inner Tie Rod housing alongside the inner Tie Rod. After cleaning both inner Tie Rod threads and rack threads apply loctite® 262 or equivalent as needed. Utilize a pipe wrench along with an inner Tie Rod wrench (J 34028) to torque the inner Tie Rod to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) during attachment onto the rack. Then repeat the same process on the inner Tie Rod while finishing the assembly with the required staking. Use a 0.25 mm gauge to check the thrust stakes before sliding the shock dampener fully onto the inner tie rod housing.

The first step to replace a Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End begins with raising and securely supporting the vehicle. The next step involves taking out the tire together with its wheel. You should first take off the lock nut from the outer tie rod before you start loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) should be used to detach the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle which will allow you to separate the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod . Installation involves joining the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without jam nut tightening before attaching the outer tie rod to its place on the Steering Knuckle . After starting with the outer tie rod lock nut installation, apply torque of 30 n.m (22 lb ft) following up with an extra 180 degrees of nut tightening. Proceed by installing the tire and wheel before lowering the vehicle then adjusting the toe alignment.

The replacement of an outer Tie Rod End starts with vehicle lift and wheel support followed by removing the tire. Start by taking off the lock nut from the outer tie rod before unscrewing the jam nut located on the inner tie rod. The universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) enables tie rod removal from the Steering Knuckle and then separates the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod . To build the unit attach the outer Tie Rod End to the inner Tie Rod End without casing the jam nut before it joins the outer Tie Rod End with the Steering Knuckle. Fasten the outer tie rod lock nut correctly and use torque settings of 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs) plus an 180-degree turn. The final step is to reinstall the tire and wheel followed by vehicle lowering then the toe adjustment procedure.

Service and repairs of a Tie Rod End must begin with using a suitable lift to raise the vehicle in the air. Start by removing the tire and wheel followed by removing the lock nut from the outdoor Tie Rod End. Thread the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly with care. Start by using the universal steering linkage puller tool (J24319-01) on the Steering Knuckle to separate the outer tie rod assembly before disconnecting both rod assemblies from each other. During installation the outer tie rod assembly needs to link up with the inner tie rod yet the jam nut remains loose. Position the outer tie rod assembly onto the Steering Knuckle then tighten the tie rod nut to a torque of 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.). After connecting the lock nut to the tie rod stud make sure the Rack and Pinion Boot stays untwisted and flat throughout the toe adjustment procedure. After reinstalling the tire and wheel lower the vehicle then adjust toe alignment before securing the jam nut against the outer tie rod at 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.).

The procedure for Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End replacement starts by lifting and supporting the vehicle. You need to remove the tire and wheel before you take off the outer tie rod retaining nut while you loosen the jam nut of the inner tie rod . Begin replacement of the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End by first using the j 24319-b steering linkage and tie rod puller to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle before removing the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. During installation the outer tie rod should be connected to the inner tie rod but the jam nut should stay loose. Prior to finishing the operation install the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Proceed with torquing the outer tie rod retaining nut to 47 n.m (35 lb ft) followed by an additional 1/6 turn up to 70 n.m (52 lb ft). You should reinstall the tire followed by the wheel then lower your vehicle. Make sure that boot installation for your Rack And Pinion remains untwisted and smooth throughout the toe adjustment process. Finally, adjust the front toe.

The first step to replace the outer Tie Rod End requires vehicle support through a lift combined with tire and wheel detachment. The first step requires users to loosen the jam nut of the inner tie rod assembly before removing the lock nut from the outer Tie Rod End. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J24319-B) needs installation to the Steering Knuckle before using the Tie Rod End puller (J24319-8) to detach the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle. Pull out the outer tie rod section from its position on the inner tie rod . Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without any torque on the jam nut and connect the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Fasten the outer tie rod retaining nut while torquing it to 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.). After correct toe setting the Rack and Pinion Boot should be free of any twists or puckers before you install the wheel and tire and lower the vehicle for toe alignment adjustments.

Begin outer Tie Rod End replacement by removing both the cotter pin and hex slotted nut found on the outer tie rod assembly. Use the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) to remove the Steering Knuckle's outer tie rod assembly after loosening the inner tie rod assembly jam nut. Move to the next step by separate the outer tie rod assembly from its connection to the inner tie rod assembly. When assembling the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod assembly avoid tightening the jam nut. First place the outer tie rod assembly onto the Steering Knuckle then thread the hex slotted nut onto the outer tie rod stud. Fasten the hex slotted nut to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) torque before aligning the cotter pin slot through additional 1/6 turn up to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.) before installing the cotter pin . Install the cotter pin in the tie rod stud's hole while making sure the Rack and Pinion Boot stays smooth during toe adjustment before you adjust the toe by twisting the inner tie rod per manufacturer recommendations. Screw the jam nut onto the outer tie rod until it reaches 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).

Vehicle support and elevation must happen before starting the replacement of the outer Tie Rod End. First remove the wheel and tire combination followed by the removal of the outer tie rod retaining nut followed by jam nut loosening of the inner tie rod. A mechanic can remove the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle by using steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-E). You must then separate the outer tie rod from its attachment to the inner tie rod. The outer tie rod installation begins with its attachment to the inner tie rod yet the jam nut should remain loose. After placing the outer tie rod onto the Steering Knuckle you should fasten the outer tie rod retaining nut until torque reaches 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) followed by an additional 1/6 turn up to a maximum of 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). The last step involves reattaching the tire and wheel to the vehicle while taking care to check the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains its correct position during adjustment of the front toe.

Tighten the hex slotted nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) and align the cotter pin slot by tightening the nut up to an additional 1/6 turn, not exceeding 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).

Attach the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle and secure it with the hex slotted nut on the outer tie rod stud.

Ensure that the rack and pinion boot is not twisted or puckered.

Slide the shock dampener over the inner tie rod housing until it is properly seated and then assemble the rack and pinion boot.

First, remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube, ensuring the rack is held to prevent damage during the process.

Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly and another on the flats of the inner tie rod housing, then rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until it separates from the rack.

100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

Insert a 0.25 mm gauge between the rack and the inner tie rod housing to ensure the feeler gauge does not pass between the rack and the housing stake.

Use a pipe wrench 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.).

Repeat the process for the inner tie rod and ensure proper staking of the inner tie rod assembly to the male rack.

Remove the lock nut from the outer tie rod and loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod.

Raise and support the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel.

Use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J24319-B).

Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly and another on the flats of the inner tie rod housing, then rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until it separates from the rack.

Use the puller to detach the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle and remove it from the inner tie rod assembly.

Slide the shock dampener onto the rack, ensuring threads are clean before applying LOCTITE(R) 262 or equivalent to the inner tie rod threads if necessary. Attach the inner tie rod to the rack, using a pipe wrench and a torque wrench with J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

The tire and wheel.

Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly and a torque wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing, tightening it to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

Repeat the process for the inner tie rod and ensure proper staking of the inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack if necessary.

Ensure the threads are clean.

Install the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) to the steering knuckle and use it to separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

Repeat the process for the inner tie rod and ensure proper staking of the inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack.

Remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube, ensuring the rack is held to prevent damage during the inner tie rod removal and installation.

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

Gather the necessary tools, specifically the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J 34028).

Loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly.

It is crucial to avoid damaging the pinion and steering gear.

Remove the tire and wheel.

Take off the outer tie rod retaining nut and loosen the jam nut on the inner tie rod.

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

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