Q: How to replace the outer tie rod in the steering linkage on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The first step to replace the outer Tie Rod in steering linkage requires you to lift and sustain the vehicle. Begin by removing the tire together with the wheel until you reach and take off the outer Tie Rod retaining nut before discarding it. A wedge should be positioned between the steering linkage joint and its attached part to stop seal damage while maintaining the connection. You will detach the outer Tie Rod from the Steering Knuckle by using tool j 24319-b. The outer Tie Rod needs to be detached from the inner Tie Rod through loosening the jam nut while discarding both the jam nut and the outer Tie Rod. After cleaning the tapered portion of the Steering Knuckle apply suitable chassis lubricant to the threads of the inner Tie Rod before installing the new jam nut on the outer Tie Rod. The procedure starts with linking the inner and outer Tie Rod together before they both connect to the Steering Knuckle. Place a new outer Tie Rod retaining nut then secure it to 45 nm torque (33 lb ft) at 95 degrees while the end jam nut requires a final torque setting of 70 nm (52 lb ft). After placing back the wheel and tire you should lower the vehicle and perform front toe adjustment.
Q: How to replace the tie rod on ZR2 on Chevrolet S10?
A: Start replacing the tie rod of ZR2 models by properly raising and supporting the vehicle until the rear axle reaches curb height. The procedure entails removing the rear tie rod mounting bolt and washers alongside the nut from the frame bracket and axle bracket before extracting the rear tie rod. You should put the new rear tie rod into the frame bracket before installing its bolt and washers and nut to the axle bracket. Install the rear tie rod into the axle bracket first by loosely adding the bolt together with washers and nut to the frame bracket while following fastener precautions. The fitment requires tightening the rear tie rod to axle bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) and also the tie rod to frame bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). When completing the procedure the vehicle should be lowered after removing the rear axle support.
Q: How to replace the steering linkage inner tie rod on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: The first step to replace the inner tie rod of the steering linkage requires engineers to dismantle the engine shield when present. The next step involves disconnection of the steering linkage outer tie rod. You should utilize the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J 34028) to detach the steering linkage inner tie rod from the relay rod. All remnants of oil and grease and other contaminants should be removed from the steering linkage inner tie rod before cleaning its threaded surface with denatured alcohol or equivalent. Allow the surface to dry completely. Load the threads of the steering linkage inner tie rod by coating them with red LOCTITE(TM) threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493, Canadian P/N 10953488). Use the Inner Tie Rod Wrench (J 34028) to screw on the steering linkage inner tie rod to the relay rod before securing it at 100 Nm (74 lb ft). Reinstall both parts which include the steering linkage outer tie rod and any present engine shield. Finally, adjust the front toe.