Tie Rod

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Another view, from a different angle....


To replace:
Raise the vehicle on the side with the busted tie rod.
Remove tire (makes it easier, but not really necessary).
Remove lower tie rod nut
Push up on the tie rod end and push out of knuckle. Sometimes it is rough, but usually not hard. Use of a pry bar or a piece of wood and a large hammer may be necessary. Remember, since you are throwing this tie rod away, don't worry about damaging it, just don't damage the knuckle.
Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod end.
To install:
Install outer tie rod to inner tie rod and tighten jam nut.
Install outer tie rod to knuckle and install the nut. Tighten...
Although I would not worry about torquing it, here is the torque just in case....71 N·m (52 lb ft).

Suggest torquing nut as soon as possible, and a toe adjustment before too much highway driving.

Not hard, 10-15 minutes after tire is off if you have done a few and you have all the right tools. Novice...maybe 20-25 minutes.