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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod And Nut
    GM1759516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
  4. Fig 2: Rack & Pinion Boot And Clamp
    GM1759500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).
  6. Fig 3: Rack And Pinion Boot And Boot Clamp
    GM1759493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the inner boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (2) with side cutters.
  8. Discard the inner boot clamp.
  9. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.