GM 39008083 Tie Rod

Start with unscrewing the lug nuts of the wheel and then raising the front part of the car on jackstands to remove tie rod end. Safety requires that parking brakes is applied and rear wheels are blocked. Remove the wheel, and then turn back the lock nut of tie-rod end. For future reference, mark where one can see how a toe in alignment should be restored and connected to a ball stud of tying rod end after disconnecting it from steering knuckle arm by using puller. Take out nut on ball stud, leaving it aside forever. Separate tie rod end from steering knuckle and then unfasten it from tie rod screw thread. While putting back a tie rod ends affix it on marked position on tie rod arm, then connect it into steering arm. On ball stud install new nut and tighten properly to correct torque specifications. Afterward, tighten jam nut securely as well as set up wheel again in its place now lower vehicle using proper torque specs for lug nuts tightening. Last but not least check front-end alignment which may necessitate adjustment if any should be made.