Removing The Tie Rod End:

-- Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Counterhold the tie rod end -1- and loosen the nut -2-.

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-- Loosen nut of tie rod ball joint, but do not unscrew yet.

• To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Press off tie rod end from wheel bearing housing with :3287A  -1- and then remove nut.

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-- Remove the tie rod end -1- from the tie rod while counterholding on the tie rod hex fitting -arrow- if necessary.

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