Outer Tie Rod replacement

2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
135,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KARL NIELSEN
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I am replacing the outer tie rod on the driver's side of my vehicle before I take it in and have a professional front end alignment done.

Should I go ahead and replace the passenger side outer tie rod as well?
May 2, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

If there is any play in the other side, then yes, replace. There is no need to replace them in pairs.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

I attached some pictures and the procedure for you to view.

Roy

Tools Required
J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front wheel


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3. Remove the tie rod ball stud nut.


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4. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (2).


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5. Notice: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.

Use the J24319-B in order to separate the outer tie rod (1) from the steering knuckle (2).


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6. Remove the outer tie rod (3) from the inner tie rod (1).
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May 2, 2020 at 4:26 PM