Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: J42188, Ball Joint Stud Nut & Suspension Knuckle

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Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
Tighten the bolt on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
Remove the outer tie rod end stud from the suspension knuckle.

Fig 2: Outer Tie Rod End, Rear Suspension Adjustment Link & Jam Nut

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Loosen the jam nut (4) on the rear suspension adjustment link.
Remove the outer tie rod end (3) from the rear suspension adjustment link (1).