Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

J 6627-A  Tie Rod Puller. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the cotter pin from the outer tie rod nut.
4. Remove the outer tie rod nut.
5. Use the J 6627-A  , or equivalent, in order to separate the outer tie rod from the knuckle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Fig 1: Lock Nut, Outer/Inner Tie Rod And Matchmarks
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6. 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)
7. Loosen the lock nut.
8. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.