The tie rod is connected to other parts on the steering linkage: the relay rod and the tie rod end, which itself is connected to the steering knuckle. While the tie rods on older models are permanently part of the relay rod, it is possible to remove a tie rod individually on a newer truck. If you are connecting a tie rod to the truck, it needs to already be raised and supported on jack stands with the wheel removed and the old tie rod and end separated.
Instructions
- 1
Apply a heavy duty thread locking compound to the threads on the tie rod that will connect to the relay rod. Place markings with paint or chalk on the other end that match with the spot on the old tie rod that the tie rod end was connected to.
2Connect the tie rod to the truck's relay rod and tighten it with a crows-foot wrench.
3Screw the tie rod end onto the tie rod, using the markings to tighten the rod to the correct location. The stud at the outer tip of the tie rod end needs to point down.
4Connect the tie rod end to the truck's steering knuckle using the ball stud and a castle nut, tightening the nut with a wrench.
5Connect the wheel to the axle flange using its lug nuts. Do not tighten the nuts all the way yet.
- 6
Lower the truck off the jack stands--that it should have been raised onto to remove the old tie rod using the floor jack. Tighten the wheel lug nuts after the truck is on the ground.
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