Ball Joint - Track Rod: Removal

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1. Raise front of vehicle.
2. Remove left front road wheel.
3. Loosen adjuster clamp bolts. See Fig 1.
4. Remove nut securing track rod ball joint to steering knuckle.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels are positioned straight ahead and the steering wheel is prevented from turning. Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel will damage the Safety Restraint System (SRS) rotary coupler.
5. Using tool LRT-57-036 break taper joint and release track rod.
6. Unscrew ball joint and adjuster. See Fig 2.
7. Remove clamps from adjuster and track rod.

Fig 1: Removing Adjuster Clamp Bolts

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Fig 2: Unscrewing Ball Joint & Adjuster

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