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Tie Rod: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Scribe a vertical mark on tie rod front bracket at bolt head centerline, for proper installation of new bolt.
  2. Remove nut, washers and insulator attaching tie rod to spindle. Remove nut and bolt attaching tie rod to body bracket, and remove tie rod.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to pry front bracket sheet metal apart slightly to remove tie rod.