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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (2) from the outer tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Prevailing Torque Nut From Outer Tie Rod Assembly
    G01490012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Loosening Jam Nut On Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01490013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    G01490014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (3) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01490015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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