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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Rack and Pinion Assembly
    G01826959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - Outer .
    4. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut
    G01826960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    5. Fig 3: Locating Clamp
    G01826961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).
    6. Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod Boot
    G01826962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
  7. Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
    IMPORTANT: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.
  8. Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
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