OEM 2001 Cadillac DeVille Tie Rod End

2001 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the tie rod end on 2001 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The first step to serve and fix a Tie Rod End includes vehicle lifting followed by adequate vehicle support. Start by removing the tire and wheel followed by taking off the outer tie rod retaining nut then freely loosening the jam nut on the inner tie rod . The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) helps disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle before the worker can remove the outer Tie Rod End from inside the inner tie rod. Important steps for installation include attaching the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod without jam nut tightening followed by connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. The installation of the outer tie rod retaining nut should begin with a torque setting of 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) until it reaches 1/6 turn or achieves 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). When reinstalling the tire together with wheel lower the vehicle then check that the Rack and Pinion Boot remains straight without puckers after front toe adjustment.