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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Fig 1: Removing The Torque Prevailing Nut From Outer Tie Rod Stud
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  4. Remove the torque prevailing nut from outer tie rod stud.
  5. Fig 2: Loosening Jam Nut
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  6. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  7. Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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  8. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (2) from the steering knuckle (1) using J 24319-01.
  9. Fig 4: Removing The Outer Tie Rod Assembly From The Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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  10. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (3) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).