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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod & Stud Nut, Outer Tie Rod & Ball Stud
    GM340932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
  4. Install J 42188  ball joint separator between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
  5. Tighten the nut on J 42188  ball joint separator until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
  6. Remove J 42188  ball joint separator and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
    7. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Assembly, Jam Nut, Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut, Steering Knuckle & Outer Tie Rod End
    GM82236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
  8. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
  9. Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
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