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Tie Rod End - Outer: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tie rod end castellated nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End Castellated Nut
    G02761498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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
    G02761499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. 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 From Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Clamp
    G02761500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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