Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Determine dimension -a- from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Place The Vehicle On A Hoist.

-- Remove The Wheel.

-- Remove The Bolt -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt

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-- Mark The Position Of The Bolt -1- To The Subframe -2-.

-- Remove The Nut And The Bolt -1-.

-- Remove The Tie Rod -5-.