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Tie Rod end Replacement
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Melting Slicks
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Tie Rod end Replacement
I noticed the rubber boots on my front tie rod ends are rotted out.
Has anyone replaced the tie rod ends on their C6? If so is it an easy DIY job?
Has anyone replaced the tie rod ends on their C6? If so is it an easy DIY job?
Last edited by Jimbeaux; Feb 21, 2011 at 06:54 PM.
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Those instructions are not for the tie rod ends.
Does anyone have the install torque specs/sequence for the tie rod ends?
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I assume you are speaking of the ball joints on the outer tie rod end, not the bellows that are on the inner tie rods?
If so they are easy to take off.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
4. Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
5. Tighten the nut on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
6. Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
1. Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
2. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
3. Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rod end (5) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). Do not tighten the jam nut.
2. Install the outer tie rod end stud (5) to the steering knuckle (4).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Install the outer tie rod end stud nut (3) to the outer tie rod end stud (5).
Tighten
3.1. Tighten the outer tie rod end stud nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) to seat the stud.
3.2. Turn the nut an additional 120 degrees.
1. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not twist the rack and pinion boot during toe adjustment.
3. Adjust the wheel toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
If so they are easy to take off.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
4. Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
5. Tighten the nut on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
6. Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
1. Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
2. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
3. Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rod end (5) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). Do not tighten the jam nut.
2. Install the outer tie rod end stud (5) to the steering knuckle (4).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Install the outer tie rod end stud nut (3) to the outer tie rod end stud (5).
Tighten
3.1. Tighten the outer tie rod end stud nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) to seat the stud.
3.2. Turn the nut an additional 120 degrees.
1. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not twist the rack and pinion boot during toe adjustment.
3. Adjust the wheel toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
Thank you so much
This is exactly what I was looking for.
