Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the cotter pin from the outer tie rod nut.
- Remove the outer tie rod nut.
- Use the J 6627-A , or equivalent, in order to separate the outer tie rod from the knuckle.
- Use paint in order to place matchmarks (2,4) on the following components:
- The inner tie rod (1)
- The lock nut (3)
- The outer tie rod (5)
- Loosen the lock nut.
- Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.