Kit Includes: (2) Front Outer Tie Rods (1) Rack & Pinion Assembly
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Steering / Suspension Option
with 16mm Thread Tie Rods
Location
Front
Specifications:
Brand New Steering Rack & Tie Rod Kit
New Power Rack & Pinion Assembly
not remanufactured, no core charge
Rack includes gear assembly, inner tie rods, & rack boots
Direct replacements
Built to strict quality control standards
Please note: Due to variations in designs between various OE and aftermarket suppliers, careful attention must be paid when installing the pressure hose into the steering rack. You may need to remove the cup seal from your original rack's pressure port and install it into the new one to prevent leaks. If you are replacing the pressure line at the same time, please pay attention to manufacture's instructions.
TRQ suspension kits are manufactured using premium raw materials and coatings for extended service life. Each TRQ suspension component is designed to be a direct, maintenance-free replacement to the stock unit. To extend the life of your steering and suspension components, TRQ recommends replacing components in pairs, sets, or kits. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
Product Features
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.
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require the extra maintenance typically required by greaseable versions.
Item Condition:New
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Lifetime Warranty
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How to Replace Tie Rod 2002-06 GMC Envoy XL
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Tools used
Torque Wrench
Hammer
Rust Penetrant
Jack Stands
19mm Socket
10mm Wrench
21mm Socket
Measuring Tape
Flat Blade Screwdriver
26mm Wrench
22mm Wrench
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Needle nose pliers
1. Removing the Wheel
Pry off the hub cap with a flat blade screwdriver
Loosen the 35mm hub nut with the vehicle on the ground
Loosen the lug nuts
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
Spray both ends of the outer tie rod with penetrating oil
Measure from the either end of the outer tie rod
Place a 26mm wrench on the larger nut
Place a 22mm wrench on the smaller nut
Break the 22mm nut free
Straighten the cotter pin with pliers and pull it through
Remove the nut with a 21mm socket from the wheel knuckle
Hit the wheel knuckle with a hammer
Twist off the outer tie rod
Remove the 22mm nut off the outer tie rod
3. Installing the New Outer Tie Rod
Mark where the 22mm nut was located on the old tie rod to the new tie rod
Screw on the nut
Twist the outer tie rod into place
Push the outer tie rod into the wheel knuckle
Measure and check the outer tie rod distance
Tighten the 21mm nut on the wheel knuckle
Insert and twist the cotter pin with a pair of pliers
Tighten the two nuts on the outer tie rod
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 hub nut
Torque the lug nuts to 100 ft/lbs in a crossing or star pattern
Torque the hub nut to 103 ft/lbs
Reattach the center cap
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an outer tie rod on this 2003 GMC Envoy XL. We show you on the passenger side, but the driver side is a similar procedure. The items you'll need for this include a new outer tie rod from 1AAuto.com, 19mm and 21mm socket and ratchet, 10mm, 22mm and 26mm wrenches, flat blade screwdriver, tape measure, pliers, hammer, torque wrench, and jack and jack stands.
Start by removing your wheel and tire. Pry off the cap first. If you don't have the benefit of air tools, you'll want to loosen the lug nuts, then raise and secure the vehicle on jack stands, and remove the lug nuts the rest of the way. We have air tools, so we put the vehicle up on jack and jack stands, remove the lug nuts, and remove the wheel and tire.
Start off by just spraying both ends of your outer rod with some penetrating oil. This will just help to remove those nuts. Then you want to measure from the end of the first nut on the outer tie rod to the center of this nut. You can see we actually marked on the outer tie rod where you should measure to. You want to make sure when you put your new outer tie rod on that it's the same distance.
Put a 26mm wrench on the larger nut and a 22mm wrench on the smaller nut. Just break that smaller one free. Now, using a pair of pliers, just straighten out this cotter pin. Once it's straightened out, try to hit it through or pull it through. If it doesn't move, then you can just break off this end. You just move each tab up and down until it breaks off. After you've done that, you can again try pulling it from the other side. If that doesn't work, you can just use a hammer and a punch.
Using a 21mm socket, just remove that nut. Hit the wheel knuckle with a hammer. That will just break that free. Then you can just twist your outer tie rod off. Now, just remove that nut on the outer tie rod the rest of the way.
I can see that my bolt was on to here, so I'm just going to make a mark on the new one to here. That's where I'm going to put my bolt onto, just a preliminary alignment. Twist the outer tie rod into place. Make sure that rubber boot is back on there. Then push the outer tie rod up into the wheel knuckle.
Just measure and make sure it's the same distance. If it is, you're all set. If not, you want to just adjust the nuts on the end of the outer tie rod. Since it is, we're just going to replace this nut and tighten it up. You can see we're using a 10mm wrench to just hold the stud steady. Now just tighten up these two nuts.
Replace your wheel. Replace the lug nuts and tighten them up preliminarily. Lower the vehicle. Tighten them the rest of the way, and torque each of them to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing pattern.
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made steering work
George
April 5, 2017
I had a shop put this on and everything went great made the car drive better and works great
Stephen
October 5, 2018
The product is very high quality especially for the price it's offered at, no one else comes close to quality and care 1a auto does, no issues with the part, even after a month's use, steering never felt better.
Steering gear good, but.
J
October 7, 2018
The gear came quickly and I made plans to do the job the following weekend. After I got the old rack out, I noticed the new one did not come with seals for the lines so... I had to delay the job which meant leaving the truck on stands until I could find these little seals. I had to order them and wait 3 days. So a one day r&r job turned into 2 weekends with no truck all week. Was not happy about that, but the gear works fine.
Great!
Zack
September 16, 2024
Part fits perfect, turns buttery smooth
Good choice if you need to replace your steering rack
Customer Q&A
I have 2004 CHEVY SSR THAT STEERING IS VERY HARD DO YOU HAVE A KIT THAT WILL HELP?September 1, 2021
Albert L
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Hello we do have this rack and pinion PART 1ASTG00009
September 1, 2021
Ricale A
I have a 2007 trailblazer ss awd does is There a specific kit?August 10, 2022
Jose O
10
This kit is correct for the 2007 Trailblazer SS with AWD.
August 10, 2022
Jessica D
with what do you plug the fluid lines temporarily what size and what material?January 12, 2023
Ed R
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We don't currently have an installation video or instructions available for this part. We're constantly adding new installation videos and instructions though, so please check again at a later time or check our Video Library to see similar repairs here: https://www.1aauto.com/videos
January 16, 2023
Jessica D
Are the seals included with this rack?November 24, 2023
John D
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This rack assembly does not include the cup seals
December 4, 2023
Daniel F
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