Tie Rods: Removal

Raise vehicle and remove wheel(s). Remove tie rod nuts and disconnect ball studs from spindle using ball joint removal tool (5043). Remove splash guard. On cam gear units, loosen inner clamps for both rubber bellows and drain oil, then re-attach clamp on side not being removed (if applicable). Bend up tie rod lock and disconnect rod from steering gear. Clamp ball stud in vise, loosen lock nut and unscrew rod, counting number of thread turns. Remove outer clamp for rubber bellows and remove bellows.