Outer Tie Rod

OUTER TIE ROD

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair




2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).










3. 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.





4. 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.





5. Release the tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (2) using Remover (3), Special Tool MB991113.





6. Remove the outer tie rod (1) and heat shield (4) from the knuckle (3).










NOTE: When unscrewing the outer tie rod from inner, count the number of revolutions to take it off. This action will aid in installation, getting the toe close to where it needs to be when setting the wheel alignment.

7. Remove the outer tie rod (4) from the inner tie rod (1).