Tie Rod End: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tie Rod End

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - JAM NUT

2 - TIE ROD - INNER

3 - TIE ROD END - OUTER

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier installation.
Loosen the tie rod end jam nut (1). See Fig 1.
Remove the outer tie rod end (3) nut. See Fig 1.
Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle using tool C3894A.
NOTE: Count the number of turns when removing.
Remove the outer tie rod end (3) from the inner tie rod (2). See Fig 1.