Removing and Installing Tie Rod Ends & Sway Bar End Links
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Duramax Tie Rod, Pitman, and Idler Upgrade With Father John! (Elvis The LBZ)
What happens here
Begin by comparing the old sway bar end links to the new Moog end links and Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings. Note the old ones are dry-rotted and separating, while the new poly bushings are much more solid. For the tie rods, the video shows using a hammer to forcefully remove the old tie rod from its tapered shaft. If a zerk fitting breaks during removal (as shown), use a large easy-out to extract the broken stud from the component. Assemble the new PPE tie rods, ensuring the nut is threaded onto the new tie rod end. The old tie rod end is then used as a point of reference to measure and set the new tie rod to an approximate length, crucial for getting a rough alignment before driving to a shop.
Goal: Replace worn tie rod ends and sway bar end links for improved steering and suspension stability.
Tools and materials
- Easy-Out Tool — Extracting broken zerk fittings
- Hammer — Forcefully removing stubborn tie rod ends
- New Moog Sway Bar End Links Moog — Replacement sway bar end links
- Old Sway Bar End Links — Worn components being replaced
- PPE Tie Rods PPE — Heavy-duty replacement tie rods
- Ratchet — Turning the easy-out tool
- Vise Grips — Holding the easy-out tool or other small components
- Wrenches — Tightening and loosening nuts
- Grease — Lubricating new poly bushings and tie rod ends
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