How to Remove a Tie Rod from a Toyota Camry

Applies to: TOYOTA CAMRY (2000)

2000 Toyota Camry

Pull Tip: When removing and replacing any parts related to your suspension, be sure to get your vehicle aligned after making the repair.

Estimated Pull Time: 20 Minutes

Recommended Tools

  • image of need tools wrench at Pull-A-Part 17mm Wrench
  • Large Hammer icon of junkyard tools Large Hammer
  • image of safety glasses a needed tool for part removal at Pull-A-Part's junkyard Safety Glasses
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet
  • Breaker Bar Breaker Bar
  • image of needed socket pull tool at Pull-A-Part Socket

Instructions

  • 1

    Use 19mm wrench to loosen jam nut that keeps inner and outer tie rod

  • 2

    Remove castle nut by taking off cotter pin and loosening with 18mm wrench

  • 3

    Remove outer tie rod from spindle using hammer (hit edge of spindle)

  • 4

    Unthread the tie rod from the outer piece

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