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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod ends. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)  or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) .
  3. Completely remove the steering gear inner tie rod nuts.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp
    GM1816259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering gear boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Boot Clamp
    GM1816263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Cut, remove, and discard the steering gear boot clamp (1).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Boot
    GM1816264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: After removing the boot, inspect the inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.
  6. Remove the steering gear boot.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Boot
    GM925777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Clean the steering gear inner tie rod and steering gear boot contact areas of any grease and debris.
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