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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Use the proper tool in order to separate all of the tie rods and the ball joints.
  1. Raise the Vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut from the outer tie rod.
  3. Remove the prevailing torque nut from the inner tie rod.

    Discard the prevailing torque nut.

    NOTE: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
  4. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud Using J 24319-B
    G01645970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the J 6627-A  in order to remove the inner tie rod from the relay rod.
    Fig 2: Removing Inner Tie Rod From Relay Rod Using J 6627-A
    G01645971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the adjuster tube clamp bolts (3).
  7. Unscrew the tie rod ends from the adjuster tube (4).
  8. Remove the inner tie rod ends (5) from the adjuster tube (4).
  9. Inspect the following components for damage:
    • The threads on the tie rod (1,5)
    • The ball stud threads
    • The adjuster tube (4) for bending or damaged threads
    • The tie rod end seals for excessive wear
  10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
  11. Clean the tapered surfaces.
    Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod Ends
    G01645972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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