Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement

For Reference

Replacing the inner tie rods S-Series by SATURNFAN ShawnV

FiremanCV Saturn S-Series Tie Rod Replacement

Tools Required
• J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer
• SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
• SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

Removal Procedure

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.
3. Remove tie rod end-to-knuckle nut and discard.
4. Loosen tie rod lock nut.

Notice

Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.

5. Using SA91100C (or equivalent), separate outer tie rod from steering knuckle.




6. Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod and remove from vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important

Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned before tightening nut. Do not lubricate any portion of the stud.

1. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.

Important

Use new nut, torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

2. Seat tie rod end into steering knuckle by using J 44015 or equivalent.
Tighten

Tighten Tie Rod Linkage Installer 45 N·m (33 lbs ft).






Important

This procedure requires SA9140E (or equivalent).

3. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut.
Tighten

Tighten Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut 25 N·m (19 lbs ft) +134°.





4. Hand tighten tie rod lock nut.





Notice

Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

5. Position wheel onto hub.
6. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
Tighten

Tighten Wheel Nuts 140 N·m (103 lbs ft).

7. Set toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.