Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
-- Remove the applicable wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the right rear underbody trim panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar -1-
-- Push the stabilizer bar to the side.
-- Loosen the nut -2- and the bolt -4- several turns.
-- Remove the nut -2- and bolt -1- rearward.
-- Remove the bolt -4- and remove with the washer -6-.
-- Remove the tie rod -3-.