Kit Includes: (2) Front Outer Tie Rods (2) Front Inner Tie Rods (2) Front Steering Rack & Pinion Bellows
Specification
Trim
LS
Location
Front
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Application Specific Design: No modifications necessary
Anti-Corrosion Coated: Enhanced surface life
Pre-greased: No additional maintenance required
Kitted for Restored Performance: Improved road-feel and handling
Install Tip: When replacing steering components, have a professional alignment performed afterwards. This ensures proper tracking and even tire wear.
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Item Condition:New
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How To Replace Outer Tie Rods 2007-13 Chevy Silverado
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Tools used
Torque Wrench
16mm Wrench
Hammer
Jack Stands
Grease Gun
21mm Socket
15/16 Inch Wrench
Flat Blade Screwdriver
7mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Needle nose pliers
22mm Socket
1. Removing the Wheel
Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver
Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Outer Tie Rod
Turn the brake rotor by hand or turn the steering wheel to turn the rotor
Measure the distance from the end of the boot to the center of the tie rod end
Note that measurement
Loosen the tie rod lock nut with a 15/16" wrench
Loosen the 21mm nut from the tie rod
Strike the steering knuckle with a hammer to loosen it
Lift the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle
Twist off the outer tie rod by hand
3. Installing the Outer Tie Rod
Twist on the outer tie rod
Push the tie rod into the steering knuckle
Thread the 22mm castle nut onto the tie rod by hand
Measure the distance from the end of the boot to the center of the tie rod end
This should be the same as the measurement from Step 2
Twist the grease fitting into the tie rod
Tighten the castle nut to 50-55 foot-pounds of torque
Put the cotter pin into the castle nut
Twist on the cotter pin with pliers
Hold the inner tie rod with a 16mm wrench
Tighten the locking nut with a 15/16" wrench
Add grease to the tie rod with a grease gun
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100-110 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the center cap
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the outer tie rod on this 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500. It's the same part and process on most of the trucks and SUVs from GM, from 2007 to 2012. We show you this repair on the passenger's side but it's the same process on the driver's side. The items you'll need for this is a new outer tie rod from 1AAuto.com; jack and jack stands; flat blade screw driver; 7mm, 21mm, and 22mm socket and ratchet; a piece of pipe for leverage; a 15/16 inch wrench; a 16mm wrench; pliers; a hammer; tape measure; a grease gun; and a torque wrench.
The first thing that we need to do is remove the wheel. If you don't have an air wrench, you want to loosen up those lug nuts while the vehicle is still on the ground. Then, using your jack and jack stands, raise the vehicle, remove the lug nuts the rest of the way.
For a preliminary alignment, measure from a fixed point, which is usually the end of the boot, to the middle of your tie rod and record that measurement. Using a 15/16 wrench loosen up the lock nut for the tie rod. Now using a 21mm socket and ratchet, and piece of pipe for extra leverage if you need it, you want to loosen up the nut on the bottom of the outer tie rod. Then, using a hammer, just hit the knuckle there to loosen the outer tie rod. Then you can pull it up and out. Twist off the outer tie rod.
One the left, is the old outer tie rod; on the right, is the new one from 1A Auto. You'll see that they are identical and that they'll install exactly the same. The new tie rod installs the same way. Just put it on to the inner tie rod and twist it on. Twist it right up until you get to that locking nut and then back it off maybe a quarter of a turn. Then take the outer tie rod and push it back down into the knuckle there.
Now put your castle nut back on. Tighten it up until it's snug so that you can measure the tie rod again and make sure you got a good preliminary alignment. Now, just measure again from the same point and make sure that you get the center of the tie rod lined up in the same spot. If you need to adjust at all, just take the castle nut off, pull the tie rod up and out, and twist the tie rod either way to line it up correctly. This is a way to get a good preliminary alignment. We do recommend that you have your vehicle aligned after you do this repair.
Now put that grease fitting into your new outer tie rod and tighten it with a 7mm socket. Once you got it all set, torque the castle nut on, to 50-55 foot-pounds. Once that castle nut is tightened up into place, you want to slide the cotter pin in. Using a pair of pliers, bend the two ends outward to lock it. Hold the inner tie rod, with a 16mm, and then use your 15/16"? to tighten up the locking nut against the outer tie rod. Use a grease gun and put some grease into the tie rod. You will see the boot start expanding.
Fast forward here as we reinstall the wheel and tire. Put the lug nuts on by hand first and tighten them up preliminarily. Lower the vehicle onto the ground. You want to tighten the lug nuts to 100-110 foot-pounds, using a crossing pattern.Then put your cover back on.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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Steven
February 25, 2017
The tie rods were a perfect fit. However the tie rod boots did not fit my 2007 GMC sierra 1500.
matthew
July 25, 2017
Tie-rods seem to be of good quality. Rack and pinion bellows did not fit. Diameter of bellows are smaller than where they clamp on rack. Disapointing because i can't use my old ones now either.
best company to do business with
David
March 22, 2019
i have bought many items from 1AAuto over the last few years and have NEVER been disappointed every item has arrived earlier than promised and all have been extremely satisfactory as far as performance. i have had 2 items that i found necessary to return due to truck manufacturers changing body styles mid year and had no problems at all the refunds were credited to my credit card at exactly the time that they said they would be.i will continue to use them for all of my automotive needs
Suspension fixed
Christopher
April 21, 2019
No more clunking.
Smart Purchase!!!
D
October 1, 2019
After putting the inner and outer tie rod on, the Chevy handled great!!! This is was a great buy and I will use you guys again!!!
Prompt service and great people to deal with.
T
September 5, 2020
Got the parts really fast and packaged very well. If there is ever a question with parts or how to put them in. They are right there to help you from start to finish, either on the phone or E-Mail you right away. Been with them and will stick with them
Thank you
Tom Rizzo
Cape Coral Fl 33914
Great products
Alan
March 18, 2021
Great products, great price. Easy installation considering where everything is! 5 stars from me
William
July 19, 2021
They went on perfect only thing slowed me down was getting the bellows stretched over the pinion went n got it aligned today so everything good so far
Great replacement parts and service from 1A Auto as always!
Landon
October 17, 2021
Great replacement parts and service from 1A Auto as always!
Boot did not fit
Jose
September 9, 2022
The boot on the rod did not fit my 2007 GMC Yukon; it was too small. The rest of the parts fit perfect.
Boots don't fit 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche but tie rods are great!
Clifford
October 14, 2023
The Tie rod ends fit great and installed very easily. BUT ... the boots do not fit the Rack and Pinion flange on my 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. I'll call C/S when they are open on Monday
Customer Q&A
hello this part it for both side?August 16, 2021
Sadi M
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Yes, this will be for the driver and passenger sides.
August 17, 2021
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