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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Rack Assembly
    GM454261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  5. Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
    GM297360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM423441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    GM423443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
  9. Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
    10. IMPORTANT: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.
  10. Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
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