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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire/wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
    GM1856446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nut (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
    GM1856448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying J 24319-B
    GM104996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.
  4. Use puller J 24319-B  (for Buick, GMC) or separator SA91100C  (for Saturn) to separate the steering linkage outer tie rod (1) from the steering knuckle (2). See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner & Outer Tie Rod
    GM1856450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Count the total number of complete rotations needed to remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering linkage inner tie rod.
  5. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
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