Loosen the wheel lugnuts, raise the vehicle, and place it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next, loosen the tie-rod end locknut and mark the position of the tie-rod end on the threaded portion of the tie-rod. Loosen the tie-rod end-to-
Steering Knuckle nut about 1/4 inch from the tie rod end ball joint stud, then install a ball joint separator or puller to separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle, removing the nut to detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm. Unscrew the old tie-rod end and install the new one, counting each turn of the tie-rod end as you remove it to ensure the replacement aligns with the mark made on the threads. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the tie rod end locknut and the tie-rod ballstud nut are tightened securely to the specified torque. Finally, tighten the lug nuts to the appropriate torque and have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.