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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut & J 42188
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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
  4. Install J 42188  between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
  5. Tighten the nut on J 42188  until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
  6. Remove J 42188  and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
    7. Fig 2: Outer Tie Rod End Stud, Inner Tie Rod, Steering Knuckle & Jam Nut
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  7. Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
  8. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
  9. Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
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