Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front tire/wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Inner Jam Nut

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Loosen the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut.

Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End & Steering Knuckle

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Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut and discard it.

Fig 3: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle

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Use puller J 24319-B to separate the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: View Of Outer Tie Rod

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IMPORTANT: Count the total number of complete rotations needed to remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the rack and pinion inner tie rod.

Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the rack and pinion inner tie rod.
Remove the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut and discard it.