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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.
  1. 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.
  2. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle. Remove 3 nuts mounting front fender bracket to steering knuckle. See Figure. Remove front fender from steering knuckle.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.