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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  2. Place the gear in a vise.
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  3. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod housing (6).
    4. Fig 1: Remove Shock Dampener From Inner Tie Rod Housing
    G01479583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
    NOTE: Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE .
  5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
  6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
  7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
  9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
    NOTE: Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE .
  10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
  11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
  12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
    13. Fig 2: Shock Dampener, Inner Tie Rod Housing & Rack
    G01479584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod and the rack.

    If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE® will not be present.

    Fig 3: Male & Female Racks, Male & Female Inner Tie Rod & Threads
    G01479585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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