Removal Procedure

Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut

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Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut

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Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool - J 24319-B

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CAUTION: 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.

Use the J 24319-B: puller for Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet and the SA91100C: separator for Saturn to separate the steering linkage outer tie rod (1) from the steering knuckle (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner & Outer Tie Rod

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NOTE: Count the total number of complete rotations needed to remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).