Removal - Outer Tie Rod End

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

Fig 1: Tie Rod Components

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NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.

Loosen the jam nut (3).

Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.

Fig 2: Tie Rod End Puller

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1 - INNER TIE ROD END

2 - JAM NUT

3 - OUTER TIE ROD END

4 - KNUCKLE

5 - 8677

Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with Remover 8677 (5).
Unthread the outer tie rod end (3) from the inner tie rod (1). Count the number of turns when removing the tie rod end, This will give a good starting point when reassembling and toe adjustment.