Tie Rod End - Outer: Removal

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tie rod end castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End Castellated Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the tie rod end ball stud from the front wheel spindle (3105).

Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Stud From Front Wheel Spindle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the tie rod end (3A130).
1. Loosen the bolts on the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp (3287).
2. Count the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end from the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp.
Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.