OEM GMC Jimmy Tie Rod End

GMC Jimmy Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Outer Tie Rod
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  Q: How to service and repair the tie rod end on GMC Jimmy?

  A: To service and repair Tie Rod end raise and support the vehicle suitably with safety stands. Start with the cotter pin removal of the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut, followed by the same of the outer Tie Rod ball stud nut and inner Tie Rod ball stud nut. Steer clear of disconnecting a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between it and the attached part to prevent seal from being damaged. Separate all tie rods and Ball Joints by using the steering linkage and Tie Rod puller (J 24319-B) to remove the outer Tie Rod ball stud from the Steering Knuckle and the Tie Rod puller (J 6627-A) to the inner Tie Rod ball stud from the relay rod. It is only necessary to loosen the clamp bolts and unscrewness the assemblies to remove the Tie Rod ends from the adjuster tube. Check for damage or severe wear on the tie rods end, seals, threads, and adjuster tube. Measure and install a ball stud maximum of 65mm (2 1/2 in.) antagonist platform ball stud. If the Tie Rod ends were removed, also lubricate them with chassis lubricant and make sure the number of threads each inner and the outer Tie Rod ends is equal in three threads respectively. Connect the end of the Tie Rod to the adjuster tube, position the inner Tie Rod ball stud to the relay rod and ensure that the seal is on the former, seat the taper with the help of the steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) or steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194) and tighten up to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Scrub off the installer and apply a new nut to the inner Tie Rod ball stud and tighten to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Next, install the out t.ie rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle, with seal on the stud and seat the taper again using either j 29193 or j 29194, apply 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Remove the installer and install nut onto the outer Tie Rod ball stud and tighten to 53 nm (39 ft. Lbs.) make sure that the nut acts forward to align to the hole of cotter pin. Place a new cotter pin to the outer rod nut of the Tie Rod and open the ends of the cotter pin. Lower the vehicle and adjust tail end towards. Place the two clamps between the locating dimples at each end of the adjuster tube while ensuring that the clamp slot is not aligned with the adjuster tube slot and continue holding the position of each Tie Rod end as the clamps are being tightened to allow free movement in the each joint. Lastly, install the adjuster tube clamp bolts and tighten them up to 21 nm (16 ft. Lbs).