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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
Description
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.
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.
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This part fits
18 vehicles spanning 1999-2006.
Fits these Makes
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Year
Make
Model
Description
2002-2006
Cadillac
Escalade
Cadillac Escalade Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2003-2006
Cadillac
Escalade ESV
Cadillac Escalade ESV Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2002-2006
Cadillac
Escalade EXT
Cadillac Escalade EXT Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2002-2006
Chevrolet
Avalanche 1500
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
1999-2006
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with Steering Gear 4 Wheel Drive Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000-2006
Chevrolet
Suburban 1500
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000
Chevrolet
Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe LS Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000
Chevrolet
Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe Base Model Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000
Chevrolet
Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe LT Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2001-2006
Chevrolet
Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
1999-2003
GMC
Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 with Steering Gear 4 Wheel Drive Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2001
GMC
Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 with Steering Gear All Wheel Drive Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2004-2006
GMC
Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab with Steering Gear 4 Wheel Drive Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2004-2006
GMC
Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab with Steering Gear 4 Wheel Drive Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000
GMC
Yukon
GMC Yukon SLT Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
2000
GMC
Yukon
GMC Yukon SLE Front 5 Piece Steering Kit TRQ PSA34615
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How to Replace Outer Tie Rod 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado
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Tools used
Adjustable Wrench
Bearing Grease
Hammer
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Torque Wrench
Ratchet
Needle nose pliers
Grease Gun
1. Removing the Wheel
Loosen the lug nut covers with a 22mm socket
Pry off the center cap by hand
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
Measure the distance from the boot of the inner tie rod to the edge of the outer tie rod
Make note of this measurement
Loosen the nut that holds the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod with an adjustable wrench
Remove the 18mm nut from the outer tie rod end
Strike the steering knuckle with a hammer to loosen the outer tie rod
Pull the outer tie rod out of the steering knuckle
Hold the nut that holds the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod with an adjustable wrench
Twist off the outer tie rod by hand
3. Installing the New Outer Tie Rod
Attach the grease fitting to the new outer tie rod
Tighten the grease fitting with a 7mm socket and ratchet
Twist the new outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod
Push the outer tie rod into the steering knuckle
Fasten the 18mm castle nut onto the outer tie rod
Push the cotter pin through the castle nut
Twist the cotter pin into place with needle nose pliers
Fill the tie rod with grease, using a grease gun
Measure the distance from the boot of the inner tie rod to the edge of the outer tie rod
This should be the same as the measurement noted in Step 2
Tighten the nut that holds the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod with an adjustable wrench
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 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the center cap
Tighten the lug nut covers with a 22mm socket
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In this video, we're going to show how to replace an outer tie rod on this 2002 Chevy Suburban, and it's the same part and similar process on these Suburbans from 2001 to 2006. We show you on the passenger side, but the driver side is the same procedure. The items you'll need for this are a new outer tie rod from 1AAuto.com; 7mm, 13mm, 18mm and 22mm socket and ratchet; flat-blade screwdriver; adjustable wrench; tape measure; pliers; hammer; and a grease gun.
You want to just loosen up these 22mm caps, and then pull the hubcap free. Then, you want to loosen these lug nuts while the vehicle is on the ground, then raise the vehicle and remove them the rest of the way, unless you have air-powered tools. Then, you can do it while it's in the air.
Now you want to measure from the boot on your inner tie rod to the edge of your outer tie rod and just remember that measurement. Now, using your adjustable wrench, loosen up this nut right here, and then you want to remove this 18mm nut down here. Now just hit on your knuckle with a hammer and this is going to break up that outer tie rod and make it easier to pull out. Now just hold this nut with the adjustable wrench, pull the outer tie rod off and just twist it until it comes free. We'll fast forward as Don does this. You want to make sure that the inner tie rod doesn't spin while you're removing the outer tie rod.
Now, put the grease fitting into your new outer tie rod and just tighten that 7mm grease fitting up. Then twist the outer tie rod back onto your inner tie rod and push it down into place. Now, replace the castle nut and just tighten that up. Then push the cotter pin through and, using your pliers, just bend the ends of it. Now, using your grease gun, fill the tie rod with grease. Measure, and you should get about the same distance. That's a good preliminary alignment. You should have your car aligned after this. Tighten up the lock nut to hold it in place.
Now replace your wheel and then replace those lug nuts and tighten them preliminarily. Lower the vehicle and tighten them the rest of the way. Now torque the lug nuts in a crossing pattern to 100 foot-pounds. Replace the hubcap and tighten up those caps.
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