Outer Tie Rod End

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3) , then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Tie Rod Nut
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Loosen the tie rod jam nut (5).
Remove the nut (2) attaching the outer tie rod (4) to the knuckle (3). To do this, hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.

Fig 3: Using 9360 On Tie Rod End
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Release the tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (2) using Remover, Special Tool 9360 (1)
Remove the outer tie rod (3) from the knuckle (2).
NOTE: When unscrewing the outer tie rod from inner, count the number of revolutions to take it off. This action will aid in installation, getting the toe close to where it needs to be when setting the wheel alignment.
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.