Tie Rod: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheel.
- Loosen the outer tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
- Loosen the outer tie-rod end lock nut.
- Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the tie rod end retaining nut.
- Remove the outer tie-rod end, note the number of turns for installation.
- Remove the outer tie-rod end lock nut.
- Remove the steering gear boot.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the inner tie-rod end.
- Loosen the nut.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
