Outer Tie Rod

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Tire & Wheel Mounting Method
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: View Of Outer Tie Rod

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1 - INNER TIE ROD

2 - OUTER TIE ROD JAM NUT

3 - STEERING KNUCKLE

4 - OUTER TIE ROD END

5 - COLLAR

6 - INNER TIE ROD SERRATION

Loosen the tie rod jam nut (2). Thread the jam nut far enough up the inner tie rod (1) to pull the collar (5) away from the outer tie rod. Pull the collar off the end of the outer tie rod.

Fig 3: View Of Tie Rod Attachment At Knuckle
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Remove the nut (2) attaching the outer tie rod (1) to the knuckle (3). To do this, hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.

Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod Removal Using Tool
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Release the tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (2) using Remover (3), Special Tool MB991113.

Fig 5: View Of Tie Rod Attachment At Knuckle
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Remove the outer tie rod (1) and heat shield (4) from the knuckle (3).

Fig 6: View Of Outer Tie Rod