Release the tie rod on the right from the swivel bearing

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Releasing the tie rod from the swivel bearing

Loosen nut (1).
NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
Loosen the tie rod (2) from the swivel bearing (3).

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