The left-hand tie-rod is adjustable for length, while the right-hand tie-rod may not be adjustable on some models. Begin by applying the handbrake, jacking up the front of the car, and supporting it on axle stands before removing the roadwheel. Unscrew the balljoint nut from the outer end of the tie-rod and use a separator tool to detach it from the strut. The inner end of the tie-rod may be attached by two different types of coupling; if a lockplate is fitted with the bolt head toward the front of the car, flatten the locktab, unscrew the bolt, and withdraw the tie-rod. If the remaining tie-rod is to be removed as well, refit the removed bolt first to avoid difficulty in entering the bolts. For self-locking nuts and a stud plate, unscrew the nuts and remove the stud plate. When renewing the end of an adjustable tie-rod, measure the distance between the two ends before unscrewing the old tie-rod end, then screw in the new one to the same dimension to maintain front wheel alignment. Refitting is a reversal of removal, but where applicable, renew the lockplate. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque, delaying the tightening of the tie-rod inner mountings until the weight of the car is on the suspension. If applicable, lock the bolts by bending the lockplate onto one flat, and check and adjust the front wheel alignment if necessary.