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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut
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  1. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  2. Remove the hex jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  3. Fig 2: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Tie Rod End Clamp
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  4. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
  5. Fig 3: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
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  6. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot (2) with side cutters.
  7. Discard the boot clamp (1).
  8. Fig 4: View Of Rack And Pinion Gear Assembly & Rack And Pinion Boot
    GM1759503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rack and pinion boot from the rack and pinion gear assembly.