Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cotter Pin And Tie-Rod End Nut
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Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) using ball joint remover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Tie-Rod End And Steering Knuckle
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Make marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on steering tie-rod (4).
Loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end (3) from steering tie-rod.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Rod End Lock Nut And Steering Tie-Rod Of Mark
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