Tie Rod - Outer: Removal: RWD

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then front tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Front Outer Tie Rod
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CAUTION: When loosening jam nut and rotating inner tie rod, use care not to twist bellows at inner tie rod. Remove clamp at inner tie rod and make sure bellows moves freely before rotating inner tie rod.
Loosen tie rod jam nut (3) at outer tie rod (5).
Remove outer tie rod end nut (1) at knuckle (2).

Fig 3: Using Puller on Outer Tie Rod
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Using Remover (2), Special Tool 9360, separate outer tie rod end (1) from knuckle.
Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod. Count number of turns when removing outer tie rod. This will give a good starting point when reassembling and when setting toe.