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Outer Track Rod Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  2. Remove nut and cotter pin, then use remover J-36831 to disconnect outer track rod assembly at the center track rod.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Outer Track Rod Assembly At The Center Track Rod
    G02800086Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J-36831 to remove outer track rod assembly from the knuckle arm.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Track Rod Assembly From Knuckle Arm
    G02800087Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove outer lock nut.
  5. Apply setting marks (1) to ensure reassembly of the parts in their original position, then remove outer rod end assembly.
    Fig 3: Applying Setting Marks To Inner Tie Rod End Assembly
    G02800088Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove inner lock nut.
    NOTE: For either outer rod, the screw on the right side of the vehicle is threaded counterclockwise.
  7. Apply setting marks (1) to ensure reassembly of the parts in their original position, then remove inner rod end.
Fig 4: Applying Setting Marks To Inner Rod End
G02800089Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.