FixVault

Removal Procedure

  1. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod - Remove - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 
  2. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
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    NOTE:

    Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.

  3. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut - Remove
  4. Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp - Remove
  5. Fig 2: Steering Gear Boot
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  6. Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp - Remove

    DISCARD the clamp.

  7. Steering Gear Boot - Remove
  8. Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.