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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Tools Required

J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 575833 Size: SH
  3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (2) from the outer tie rod assembly (1).

    4. Object Number: 297349 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).

    5. Object Number: 297353 Size: SH
  5. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (2) from the steering knuckle (1) using the J 24319-01 .

    6. Object Number: 297358 Size: SH
  6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (3) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 297355 Size: SH
  1. Install the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  2. Do not tighten the jam nut (2).

    3. Object Number: 297628 Size: SH
  3. Install the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).

    4. Object Number: 575833 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the prevailing nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) an additional 120 degrees of rotation. Visually inspect to ensure that 2½ - 4½ threads are visible past the nylon washer.


    Object Number: 297355 Size: SH
  5. Tighten the jam nut (2) against the outer tie rod assembly (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the jam nut against the outer tire rod to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  6. Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.