Tie rod end — removal and installation

Special tool

Ball joint puller 211 - 020 (13 - 006)

Withdrawal

1. Loosen the nuts on the front wheels.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Section 100-02 for more information.

3. Remove the wheel.

4. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut and remove the nut.

• 1. Loosen the locknut.
• 2. Remove the nut.

5. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.



6.

NOTE: Note the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end.

Remove the tie rod end and locknut.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Make sure the tie rod end is screwed in the same number of turns it took to remove it. Install a new tie rod end nut. Check wheel alignment after installation. See Section 204-00 for more information.

Reinstall the elements in reverse order.