Outer Tie Rod End: Removal
NOTE:
When removing center cap from wheel DO NOT use a sharp or hard tool. Use of such a tool can mare finish on wheel and damage center cap.
- Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist. Remove center cap from wheel. Center cap is removed by inserting a trim stick into notch on center cap and prying it off wheel.
- Remove wheel and tire from vehicle. Remove 3 nuts mounting front fender bracket to steering knuckle. See Figure. Remove front fender from steering knuckle.
- Remove nut and washer attaching outer tie rod to steering knuckle. See Figure. Nut is removed using following procedure. Hold tie rod end stud from rotating with a 11/32 socket while loosening and removing nut with a wrench. See Figure.
- Remove outer tie rod end from steering knuckle using Puller (ST C-3894-A). See Figure. Loosen inner to outer tie rod jam nut. See Figure. Then, remove outer tie rod from inner tie rod.