Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle and then remove wheel referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove cotter pin (2) and tie-rod end nut (1) from steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pin And Tie-Rod End Nut From Steering Knuckle
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Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from knuckle (2) using puller (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Using Puller
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For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on tie-rod end thread. Then, loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Marking Of Tie-Rod End Lock Nut
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