OEM 2002 Chevrolet Venture Tie Rod End

2002 Chevrolet Venture Tie Rod End Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the outer tie rod end on 2002 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: The tie rod ball stud nut must be removed first during the process of replacing the outer Tie Rod End. Steering linkage and tie rod puller j 24319-b should be used to disconnect the outer tie rod from Steering Knuckle rather than pickle forks or wedges since these tools can potentially harm the seal or bushing. After loosening the jam nut of the tie rod you can extract the outer tie rod part away from the inner tie rod piece. The installation process begins by coupling the tie rod ends together without fastening the tie rod jam nut followed by fitting the tie rod ends to the Steering Knuckle. A replacement fastener should be used if cleaning and rust-free processing or developing the required 2 nm (18 inch lbs.) of torque/drag against its partner before seating cannot be achieved. The last step includes tightening the tie rod ball stud nut to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) + 120 degrees - 2 flats while verifying that 2.5 - 4.5 Tie Rod End threads extend past the tie rod nut nylon before conducting required toe inspections and adjustments.