To remove the tie-rod, first loosen the front wheel lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the rear wheels and setting the parking brake. Next, remove the front wheel, then take out the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud, discarding the cotter pin. For models from 1993 to 1997, loosen the clamp bolts on the tie-rod adjusting sleeve; for 1998 and later models, loosen the tie-rod end jam nut and back it off several turns while holding the tie-rod with locking pliers. Disconnect the tie-rod from the steering 
Spindle using a Pitman arm puller, noting that on 1993 through 1997 4WD models, the tie-rod end is inserted from the top of the spindle, while on 2WD models, it is inserted from the bottom. For 1993 through 1997 models, unscrew the tie-rod end from the adjusting sleeve, counting and recording the number of turns it takes to back it off. For 1998 and later models, if installing a new tie-rod end, count and record the turns; if reusing the same tie-rod end, apply a paint mark on the threads adjacent to it before unscrewing. For installation, on 1993 through 1997 models, install the tie-rod end into the adjusting sleeve the same number of turns noted during removal, while for 1998 and later models, screw the old tie-rod end into the connecting rod until adjacent to the paint mark or install a new tie-rod end using the same number of turns noted. Install the tie-rod onto the steering spindle, ensuring the front wheels and steering wheel are straight and the tie-rod stud is seated in the taper to prevent rotation while tightening the nut. Install a new nut on the stud and tighten it to the specified torque, then install a new cotter pin and bend the ends over completely. For 1993 through 1997 models, tighten the clamp bolts on the tie-rod adjusting sleeve to the specified torque, ensuring the tie-rod is positioned correctly as it was during removal; for 1998 and later models, securely tighten the jam nut. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, followed by having the front end alignment checked by a dealership service department or an alignment shop.