Chevy Tahoe - Inner and Outer Tie Rod Replacement

This video will show you how to replace both the inner and outer tie rod for a '00 - '06 Chevy Tahoe. This tie rod design is also used on other GMC trucks and SUV's. The dust boots on both the driver's and passenger side inner tie rods were split with the driver's side showing the most wear. Although not worn out, I decided to replace the outer tire rods as well considering the truck had over 150,000 miles and over 10 years old. A front end alignment was performed after the repair on an alignment machine.
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[@stephendavis1837]

I like how straight forward and to the point this video is

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks Stephen. We like to keep your videos short, sweet and not waist people's time!

[@FixitMys3lf]

Thanks for this! This job was cake. I used the giant crescent wrench from Harbor Freight to loosen the inner tie rod. Also, couple of hits with a sledge and the outer tie rod popped right out.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nice work!

[@billdog4242]

This is a great video and I appreciate the editing. Now I just got to see if I can replace my tie rods in under 4 minutes.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@mrreckerres]

Agreed

[@lunar5577]

Beautiful! No mumbo jumbo blah blah blah. Right to the action and perfectly great video. Bravo!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@rickolivasone4790]

straight to the point, thanks.

[@ian431]

Thx for the straight forward quick video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@DonBMW]

Top notch sir. I will be doing the same soon. Your video is very helpful.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@jammy46235]

Finally a video with out the removable of tire lol

[@mr.dr3161]

First vid I chose was perfect...thanks👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for the post and glad you liked it!

[@Christines_Cooking]

The replacement procedure of the inner tie rod is correct. However, when torquing suspension pieces such as outer tie rod, upper/ lower ball joint, sway bar link, and other steering linkage. One should always torque to manufacturer specifications while the vehicle is on the ground (all four tires no jacks or jack stands) with the suspension loaded. This ensures proper flexatone and unrestricted travel of the suspension and steering system of the vehicle at normal operation. Remember, you're responsible for your own safety out there. God Bless All!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@g..._anthony27]

For that truck what are the specs, since we are on the topic?

[@thenonqualifiedevangelist2592]

perfect video. right to the goods. thank you!

[@hardlymovingpro]

No problem and thanks for your post!

[@tbboy6532]

Yes...good straight to the point...I thought I had CV points but had these tie rods...thanks do more suspension videos please

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for for your comment and support! We have plenty of suspension videos on this channel for Toyota’s and Honda’s.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

TB Boy - CV joints are part of your front axles (if you have them). Axles are for power to your wheels from the transfer case or differential. If your Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban or Silverado/Sierra is 4WD then it WILL have CV joints/CV axles (front only). Tie rod ends are for steering only.

[@beachwalker2574]

Thank You ! ! Great job ! Perfect video ! do more videos !

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

THANK-YOU VERY MUCH, RIGHT TO THE POINT , STAY AWESOME MATE !!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@CoriTheFisherman]

Wonderful video👍🏾

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for the visit!

[@efrainnpatsy]

Thank you for your help bro

[@hardlymovingpro]

No problem!

[@coffeedollsvp]

Should length be the same if u just raised it 3 inches..or be adjusted longer or shorter

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not sure what you mean but you should get a front end alignment after replacing the tie rods.

[@j.m_trejo9348]

Is there a difference in length on the left side tie rod end and the right side?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope ... but the threads allows for length adjustment during front end alignment.

[@tonyslawncare]

Thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

Welcome!

[@luisLopez-us3nb]

Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Welcome!

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Thanks!!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Welcome!

[@rogermerritt6470]

What is your opinion on the outer tie rod not having a zert fitting for grease gun? I order a set and the other one nearest the tire was blank.

[@hardlymovingpro]

It's a nice to have but usually not needed with today's grease and boots.

[@tomjoad1363]

How to they set the wheel right at the alignment shop ? Do they have to undo the tie rod end, revolve it a turn or two, put it back then, measure it again and so on ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

The vehicles goes on a alignment machine which measures how much the wheels are out of alignment.

[@tomjoad1363]

@@hardlymovingpro Ok. But how to they align the wheels? Can they without removing the tie rod end from the hub?

[@hardlymovingpro]

The steering wheel is centered and held in place. The wheels are on plates that allows wheel rotation. The plates, working with a LCD display, indicates the wheel's angle of deviation from zero degrees. From that point, the technician turns in or out the inner tie rods to pull or push the wheels to get to zero degrees allowing around 1/2 degree of deviation.

[@BriefCarBreakdown]

The locking nut on the inner tie rod

[@hardlymovingpro]

No. The inner tie rod is turned to either push or pull on the outer tie rod to make the adjustment. Once made, the nut is torqued down to hold the adjustment.

[@jessicagraf2063]

So I cannot for the life of me get this inner tie rod loosen with a crescent wrench I even tried heat and it’s still not budging any advice?

[@hardlymovingpro]

The inner attached to the outer or the rack? If the outer, detach the inner from the rack with the outer attached.

[@DraGScxpe]

That nut on the inner is giving me problems, damn thing wont budge 😂😂

[@hardlymovingpro]

Get yourself an open end wrench that fits on that nut. Position the wrench on a good angle so you can hammer the end of the wrench to jar the nut loose.

[@mystical_raze3646]

Is this the reason why when you go over a speed bump it makes like a squeaky sound, could that be the cause, because there worn out?

[@hardlymovingpro]

That's a suspension problem ... not a tie rod problem. The squeaking could be worn control arm bushings.

[@andrewcordova8400]

Nice! No need for specialty tools! Seems not to bad on tahoes

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Have gotten comments from people in the rust belt having difficulty removing rusty nuts and bolts.

[@NoName-xc4hr]

Is the greasing part important? Important enough to buy the part

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes. Prevents the ball and socket from wearing out.

[@MasterNeko]

2 things, don’t these already come progressed? And what year Tahoe was this?

[@hardlymovingpro]

What comes progressed (compressed)? 2004

[@MasterNeko]

Hardly Moving Productions I meant pre-greased talking about the tie rod ends

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes ... they do come with some lubrication but still need additional grease. A grease fitting is provided allowing you to load the interior of the dust boot with grease after installation.

[@chickn211]

Am I missing something my outer tie didn’t come with a grease fitting tip what to do there

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not unusual. It all depends on the manufacturer. Most imports don't have grease fittings.

[@stooneybaby9206]

Buddy I have a 97 Tahoe and I got some play in the steering wheel but I jacked it up and the tie rod nut was there so I went to tighten it then realized there was no c pin for it😭😭then I went to tighten it cause I have one laying around but the bolt that I was trying to put the nut on kept spinning inside of im guessing the tie rod end? Bolt was loose as could be😂😂imagine a hot dog in a hall way😂all I know is god let me see that before something bad happened😂 damn whole driver side tire would have flew off my Tahoe😭😭

[@hardlymovingpro]

By the sound of it, the threads have stripped inside the inner tie rod.

[@MegaHowtoMan]

How tight is the castle nut? Great video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Around 35 lbs.

[@laughingbuddha8964]

awesome video. Do you need to torque the castle nut or no? Thanks.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes. I tighten it down with a socket or box wrench, then apply the final torque where the castle nut grove opens or provides a path to the cotter pin hole. If your part does not come with a castle nut/cotter pin setup, apply around 40lbs of torque should suffice.

[@laughingbuddha8964]

ok thank you

[@bigmike3310]

What is that silver shaft part behind the tire rod mines loose

[@hardlymovingpro]

That's called a stabilizer (or sway) bar link.

[@Maddog3340]

sway bar links

[@voguetyreturner]

Is this a 2wd model ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes.

[@voguetyreturner]

@@hardlymovingpro Awesome. Thank you. Not to many 2WD videos about front end work out here!

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@voguetyreturner Only difference is detaching and removing the FWD cv axle.

[@sevenmilececil1044]

What happens if you don’t have a Grease gun ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Replacement parts will prematurely wear out.

[@stephendavis1837]

you go to harbor freight and grab one :D

[@rickolivasone4790]

you go buy one.

[@izzymang9015]

What year is this bro ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Covers 00 - 06.

[@izzymang9015]

Thanks bro ima give it go on my 03 Gonna study this video until the parts arrive. Lol

[@gabrielorta5713]

this is super easy, why do mechanics charge so much?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Because no one complains?

[@peterputnam3804]

Obviously not a 4wd just changed everything in the front of my Silverado no wrench gets in there special tool required. Rent at parts store.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing! Yup, a few more steps sliding out the front axles out of the front wheel hubs.

[@tomsmk3]

The wheel was still cocked inward

[@hardlymovingpro]

I stated that the vehicle will need an alignment at the end of the video .... 3:20 time mark.

[@tomsmk3]

Ok gotcha...good content though....just finished mine up

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@tomsmk3 Good for you!

[@donnfl]

Yeh way to tighten that up , keep going. Did you ever here of a torque wrench. You should work at Pepboys.