ACDelco 45A0218 Steering Tie Rod End
for 1982 GMC Brigadier

Description:

Features and Benefits:

• CNC-machined for consistency and high-quality
• Corrosion-resistant coating
• Designed to reduce end play and provide low rotating torque
• Full ball stud provides smooth articulation and excellent durability
• Greaseable where applicable: Allows new lubricant to flush contaminants from the assembly, reducing corrosion and wear
• Heat-treated forgings for strength
• Induction hardened to match OE fatigue life
• Manufactured at TS 16949-certified facilities to help with consistent high-quality
• Undergoes extreme impact, wear, and fatigue testing to help with quality and durability

Specifications:

Features and Benefits:

• – Inspect or have your tie rod end components inspected for signs of wear. Potholes, bumpy road conditions, and minor accidents can all result in tie rod wear, and, in extreme instances, bending or breakage. Inspect your tie rod components regularly, following exposure to events that may harm them, or when you experience signs of tie rod component wear.
• – Installation of new tie rod components can interfere with the alignment of your vehicle. Perform a full four-wheel vehicle alignment after any tie rod replacement.
• – Keep your tie rod ends lubricated. Road hazards like rough terrain or hitting curbs can damage tie rods and cause lubrication to leak out. Once lubrication is lost, the tie rod may loosen and bind up, preventing proper function. Check or have your tie rod ends checked, and lubricate them if necessary.
• – Use a sleeve rotating tool to rotate your tie rod end adjusting sleeve, and apply penetrating oil to the clamps and sleeve before loosening it. Proper sleeve rotation is key to helping prevent damage and a loose fit between the sleeve and tie rod end.

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