Rack End Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox

Remove the boot bands (A), and discard them Remove the tie-rod clips (B), and pull the boots away from the ends of the steering gearbox

Fig 1: Identifying Boot Bands And Tie-Rod Clips
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Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) as shown Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise

Fig 2: Holding Gearbox Housing Using C-Clamp And Wooden Blocks
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Unbend the lock washers (A)

Fig 3: Installing Lock Washers
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Hold the flat surface sections (A) of the steering rack (B) with one wrench, and unscrew both rack ends (C) with another wrench Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench

Fig 4: Holding Flat Surface Sections Of Steering Rack
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Replace B 5 Remove the lock washer (D) and the rubber stop (E)