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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. IMPORTANT:

    Use the J 24319-B  in order to separate all the tie rods and ball joints.

  3. Remove the nut (2) from the outer tie rod ball stud (3).
  4. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
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  5. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle.
  6. IMPORTANT:

    Do not reuse the nut.

  7. Remove the tie rod end from the shaft by loosening the jam nut .
  8. Remove the outer tie rod end from the relay rod.
  9. Fig 3: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Inspect the shaft (6) for bent or damaged threads.
  11. Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle (1).