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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod End & Lock Nut
    GM2153530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use paint in order to place match marks (5) on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) and on the steering linkage outer tie rod (3).
  4. Measure and record the distance of the threads (A) in relation to the inner tie rod nut.
  5. Loosen the inner tie rod nut half a turn.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Driver Side Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
    GM2144698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the outer tie rod nut (1) to the top of the stud.
    7. Fig 3: View Of J-42188-B, Driver Side Tie Rod End & Steering Knuckle
    GM2144701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use the J-42188-B  separator(1) in order to disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle (2).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Driver Side Tie Rod End & Steering Knuckle
    GM2144704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove and discard the outer tie rod nut (1).
  9. Separate the outer tie rod (3) from the steering knuckle (2).
    10. Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End & Steering Gear Assembly
    GM2153551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the outer tie rod (2) from the inner tie rod (1). Count and record the number of turns necessary in order to remove the outer tie rod.
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