Outer Tie Rod Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover

Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL .
Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the ball joint remover KM-507-B.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Tie Rod Nuts & Tie Rod Ends
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Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Tie Rod Adjusting Nut And Outer Tie Rod
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