Genuine Cadillac DTS Tie Rod End

Cadillac DTS Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Answers

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  Q: How do you remove the tie-rod?

  A: To wrench off the tie-rod, first ensure that you start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and then raising the front of the vehicle on jackstands. After removing the front wheel, take out cotter pin and loosen nut at tie rod end stud (if equipped). Grip locking pliers or wrench to hold tie-rod while loosening jam nut enough to make marking in relation to threads for position of die rod end. Using puller, separate tie-rod from steering knuckle arm and remove nut to detach tie-rod; To set up a new tie rod, thread die rod end onto mark position while inserting the die rod stud into steering knuckle arm. Tighten jam nut securely and then tighten specified torque on best tightness using remaining stud mounting nuts. If employing a castle nut, put in another cotter pin. Lastly fit in place tire together with lugnuts, lower vehicle as well as tighten lugnuts. It is suggested that alignment should be checked and adjusted whenever it is necessary.