Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedure, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

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

-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar -1- bolts -arrows-.

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-- Loosen the nut -1- and the bolt -3- several turns.

-- Remove the nut -1- and then remove the bolt -4- to the rear.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the tie rod -2-.

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