Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Removal

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, Lock Nut And Mark
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