OEM Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Tie Rod End

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Tie Rod End Parts and Q&A

• Outer Tie Rod
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  Q: How to replace the outer tie rod end on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

  A:

  Begin by raising the vehicle and fixing it in place with proper safety stands before starting the replacement process of the outer Tie Rod End. First disconnect the tire and wheel assembly before removing the torque prevailing nut that secures the outer tie rod stud. You should loosen the jam nut of the inner tie rod assembly while using the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) to detach the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle. The procedure continues with removing the outer tie rod assembly from its connection with the inner tie rod assembly. During installation you must join the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod but refrain from tightening the jam nut at this moment. Place the tie rod seal at the outer tie rod assembly position and join the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle. The torque prevailing nut should be installed onto the outer tie rod stud while torquing it to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). After aligning the Rack and Pinion Boot avoid twisting it while performing the toe adjustment followed by wheel alignment testing before fully tightening the jam nut to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).
• Outer Tie Rod
  26076544
  Q: How to service and repair the tie rod end on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

  A:

  Service and repair of the Tie Rod End begins by dismantling the hexagon torque prevailing nut attached to the outer tie rod stud and the tie rod seal from the outer tie rod assembly. The universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-01) should be used to extract the outer tie rod assembly from the Steering Knuckle after the hexagon jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly had been loosened. The next step will involve unconnecting the outer tie rod assembly from its position on the inner tie rod assembly. Begin assembly by attaching the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod but refrain from tightening the hexagon jam nut and afterward fixing the outer tie rod assembly to the Steering Knuckle. The tie rod seal should be installed onto the outer tie rod assembly before tightening the hexagon torque prevailing nut on the outer tie rod stud . Secure the hexagon torque prevailing nut to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.) while also checking that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains a smooth shape during the toe adjustment process. The inner tie rod adjustment process includes using manufacturer recommendations to set toe specifications before securing the hexagon jam nut against the outer tie rod to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).