Removal Procedure

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Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Fig 1: Tie Rod & Boot Components

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NOTE: Note the number of turns necessary in order to remove the inner tie rod nut (5).

Remove the inner tie rod nut from the inner tie rod (3).

NOTE: The outer boot retaining clamp (4) is a single use part.

Remove the outer boot retaining clamp.
Discard the clamp.

NOTE: The inner boot clamp (1) is a single use part.

Remove the inner boot clamp.
Discard the clamp.
Remove the boot (2) from the inner tie rod.