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Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering gear and place it in a vise. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP5)  or Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1 or HP7)  or Steering Gear Replacement (NVH) .
  2. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Washer & Steering Gear Inner Tie Rod Housing
    GM1820143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: 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. Bend the tabs to release the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1).
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution .
  4. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
  5. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
  6. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the steering linkage inner tie rod separates from the steering gear rack.
  7. Remove and discard the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1).
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