Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement. Buick Rendezvous

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.5L 🢒 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

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Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

•	The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.

•	The fastener develops 2 N·m (18 lb in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

Important: Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod nut nylon.

Tighten
Tighten the tie rod ball stud nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 120 degrees (2 flats).

Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut

Outer Tie Rod

Important: Do not free the ball stud from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

Tip

•	Use the J 24319-B , to separate the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle.

•	Inspect the inner tie rod for bent or damaged threads.

•	Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

•	Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

•	Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .

Special Tools

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller