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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut
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  3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
  4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Boot
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  5. Remove the steering gear boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Boot
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  7. Remove the steering gear boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (2) with side cutters.
  8. Discard the steering gear boot clamp (1).
  9. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.