Q: How Do You Remove and Install a Tie-Rod End?A: Untighten the wheel lug nuts, lift the vehicle, support it firmly on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Hold the tie-rod end with a wrench, loosen the jam nut, and mark the tie-rod end position. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the tie-rod end stud nut. Separate the tie-rod from the steering knuckle arm with a puller and unscrew the tie-rod end. To install, thread the tie-rod end to the marked position. Insert the stud into the steering knuckle arm. Install nut and pin, then tighten the jam nut and install wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the nuts.