How to Replace Tie Rod 02-06 GMC Envoy XL

Difficulty: Advanced · About 50 min · Gmc Envoy

Replace the outer tie rod, preserving the original toe setting with a measurement, on a 2002-2006 GMC Envoy XL.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel

   Pry off the hub cap, loosen the 35mm hub nut and lug nuts with the truck on the ground, then raise and support it and pull the wheel.

2. Remove the old outer tie rod

   Soak both ends in penetrant, measure from one end of the tie rod, hold the larger nut with a 26mm wrench and break the smaller 22mm nut loose, straighten and pull the cotter pin, remove the 21mm nut from the knuckle, strike the knuckle with a hammer, then twist off the tie rod and remove its 22mm nut.

3. Install the new outer tie rod

   Mark where the 22mm nut sat on the old tie rod onto the new one, thread it on, twist the tie rod into place, push it into the knuckle, check the distance matches, tighten the 21mm knuckle nut, insert and twist a new cotter pin, then tighten both nuts on the tie rod.

4. Reinstall the wheel

   Torque the lug nuts to about 100 ft-lb in a crossing pattern, then torque the hub nut to about 103 ft-lb and refit the center cap.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.