Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
Remove split pin (1) and tie-rod end castle nut (2).

Fig 1: Removing Split Pin And Tie-Rod End Castle Nut
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Using special tool, remove tie-rod end from knuckle.
Special tool

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Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod End
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To facilitate adjustment after installation, put a mark (2) on tie-rod thread indicating position of tie-rod end lock nut (3). Then loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end (4) from tie-rod (1).

Fig 3: Marking And Removing Tie-Rod End
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