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Steering Gear Boot: Removal

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right (RH hand side) similar.
  1. Remove the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .
  2. NOTE: Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end jam nut for reference during installation.

    Remove the tie rod end jam nut.

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    1. Remove and discard the outer steering gear boot clamp.
    2. Remove and discard the inner steering gear boot clamp.
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  3. Remove the steering gear boot.
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