Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the torque prevailing nut from outer tie rod stud.

Fig 1: Remove Torque Prevailing Nut From Outer Tie Rod Stud

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Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 2: Loosening Jam Nut On Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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Remove the outer tie rod assembly (2) from the steering knuckle (1) using J 24319-01.

Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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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
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