Outer Tie Rod End: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front tire assembly.
NOTE: Mark the location of the jam nut for installation.
Loosen the tie rod inner jam nut. See Fig 1 .
NOTE: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
Remove the tie rod to knuckle nut. See Fig 2 . Discard the nut.
CAUTION: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
Use the tie rod separator to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle. See Fig 3 .
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Loosening Tie Rod Inner Jam Nut

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Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut

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Fig 3: Separating Tie Rod From Knuckle

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Fig 4: Removing Outer Tie Rod From Inner Tie Rod

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