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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (2) from the outer tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Prevailing Torque Nut
    G01569119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Jam Nut On Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01569120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B. 
    Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle Using J 24319-B
    G01569121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (3) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01569122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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