The process starts by taking off the front tire together with the wheel before proceeding to replace the steering linkage outer Tie Rod. The first step starts with removing the steering linkage outer Tie Rod nut while you should also loosen the steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut. Separate all
Ball Joints by using suitable tools instead of pickle forks or wedge tools due to their damaging effects on seals and bushings. The steering linkage outer Tie Rod detachment from the
Steering Knuckle requires puller j 24319-b (for Buick, GMC) or separator sa91100c (for Saturn) together with counting the necessary number of rotations for removal. Move on to separate the steering linkage outer Tie Rod from the steering linkage inner Tie Rod . To install integrate the steering linkage outer Tie Rod to its corresponding inner Tie Rod before tightening the inner nut. Proceed by installing the steering linkage outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle. This fastener works as a prevailing torque type but can be reused after cleanliness checks of all components and heightening a torque indicator to 2 n.m (18 lb in) against both counterparts and observing no damage to the fastener otherwise a new fastener must be used. Fasten the steering linkage outer Tie Rod nut with a torque of 30 n.m (22 lb ft) then turn it another 120 degrees (2 flats) while keeping the steering linkage outer Tie Rod End exposed beyond its nut nylon by 2.5-4.5 threads. After tightening the steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut to 75 n.m (55 lb ft) position the front wheel and tire before moving on. Finally, adjust the front toe.