Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot

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Remove the outer boot clamp (1).
Discard the clamp.
Cut the inner boot clamp (3).
Discard the clamp.
Remove the steering gear boot (2).
Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.