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Disassembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
    GM297360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. To remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  2. Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp At Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
    4. Fig 3: View Of Boot Clamp And Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
  5. Discard the boot clamp (1).
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Rack & Pinion Boot & Breather Tube
    GM416160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If a breather tube is present, mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly before removal of the rack and pinion boot.
  6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) and the breather tube, if present, from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
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