'01 Tahoe Inner Tie-rods.....

[dougg01]

Dealer told my mother-in-law they needed changed when they checked the truck at the last oil change.

 

I looked and they do have excessive play.

 

So my haynes manual says the centerlink is a one-piece deal and the tie-rod ends are the only other parts you can replace. However, I found at least three places that sell the inner tie-rods.

 

So which is it....do I need to replace the whole center link to do this job or just the inner tie-rods...?

 

I don't want her to have to spend more than she needs too. They've lost most of their retirement investments and are relying on a pension and military disability.

[kdm101]

Depends on if it's 2wd or 4wd. 2wd trucks have rack and pinion steering which would have inner tie rods.

[dougg01]

Depends on if it's 2wd or 4wd. 2wd trucks have rack and pinion steering which would have inner tie rods.

 

4wd. There is an inner joint, but I don't know if it is serviceable.....

[bossier62guy]

Depends on if it's 2wd or 4wd. 2wd trucks have rack and pinion steering which would have inner tie rods.

 

4wd. There is an inner joint, but I don't know if it is serviceable.....

 

 

They sell them so they must be and they look simple enough to change...(btw, rack and pinion systems don't use inner tie rods)