Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End - Removal
OUTER TIE ROD END
1. Raise and support the vehicle. See: Maintenance
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3) , then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (5).
4. Remove the nut (2) attaching the outer tie rod (4) to the knuckle (3). To do this, hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and
removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.
5. Release the tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (2) using Remover, Special Tool 9360 (1)