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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 158 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTERREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.

Fig 1: Installing J 42188 Between Steering Knuckle & Outer Tie Rod End Stud
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the nut on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
Remove the outer tie rod end stud (5) from the steering knuckle (4).
Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly.
Remove the outer tie rod end (5) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod End From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.