Genuine Chevrolet Tracker Tie Rod End

Chevrolet Tracker Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• End,Steering Linkage Tie Rod
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  Q: What steps are involved in inspecting and replacing Idler Arm,Tie Rod and Tie Rod End on Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: DO NOT use a "pickle fork" type balljoint separator, you might damage the balljoint seals. Regarding the recirculating ball-type steering used 1998 and earlier models; the steering linkage, the linkages link the steering gear with the front wheels; Pitman arm, moves the drag rod or center link into motion and to the Steering Knuckles via the tie-rod assemblies. First make the wheels straight and lock the steering then lift the car open one side of it and install a dial indicator on the rim of the wheel to find out if there is any end-play in the steering system. Check each pivot point and ball stud for wear and determine if they need replacement or not. For Sidekick and Tracker models you should inspect idler arm by lifting the vehicle and using your strength to operate the center link. Another aspect is tied-rod removal: start with the loosening of the lug nuts, then lift the car, and only then take off the wheel. This is removed using a two-jaw puller, the tie-rod end distance measured for replacement, lubricate the new part, and then adjust in before fitting. Safely secure such arrangement by tightening the castellated nut and fit a new cotter pin. The idler arm requires you to lift the vehicle and then loosen the nut and pull the idler from the center link before fitting in the new one and tightening in place. For drag rod of the samurai models, the way on executing it was: Lift the vehicle, take off the tie-rod end and the drag rod by pulling it up, then put it in the hole in the reverse method. For the center link on Sidekick and Tracker models, raise the vehicle, loosen the securing nut, and separate it from the Pitman and idler arms, reinstall it in reverse manner. For the steering damper on samurai models lift up samurai and loosened the steering damper then reinstall it. For 1999 and later models equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, look for that clamp bolts of the steering rack have vibrated loose and that the rubber boots covering the steering Rack And Pinion have been damaged. In the case of replacing the tie-rod end, then you need to slacken the jam nut, then unthread the end from the steering knuckle and the new one has to be fitted to the previously noted position before it is tightened. Lastly, fit the wheel, drop down the car, and align it if needed at a shop for car repair services.