Removal - Outer Tie Rod

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

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Loosen the tie rod jam nut (3) at the outer tie rod (2).
Remove and DISCARD the outer tie rod end nut (1) at the steering knuckle (5).

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Using Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (2), separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle.

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NOTE:
Count the number of turns when removing the outer tie rod end. This will give a good starting point when reassembling and when setting the toe.
Remove the outer tie rod end (2) by unthreading it from the inner tie rod (4).