Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 2003 Suzuki Aerio, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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