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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Components
    GM761497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: 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.
  2. Remove the power steering gear boot.
  3. Place the power steering gear in a vise.
    4. CAUTION: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  4. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (6).
  5. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the power steering gear (5).
    6. CAUTION: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution .
  6. Place a pipe wrench on the power steering gear rack (5) next to the power steering gear inner tie rod housing (6).
  7. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (6).
  8. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the power steering gear rack stationary, until the steering linkage inner tie rod separates from the power steering gear rack (5).
    9. Fig 2: Separating Inner Tie Rod From Rack
    GM761498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
  10. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the power steering gear rack (5).
  11. Place a pipe wrench on the power steering gear rack.
  12. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
  13. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the power steering gear rack stationary, until the steering linkage inner tie rod (1) separates from the power steering gear rack (5).
    14. Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod Male & Female Ends
    GM800453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If a female power steering gear rack (1) and a male steering linkage inner tie rod (3) then remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the steering linkage inner tie rod and the power steering gear rack.

    If a male power steering gear rack (5) and a female steering linkage inner tie rod (4) then LOCTITE® will not be present.

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