Removal Procedure
- Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (5) from the steering linkage inner tie rod.
- Remove the steering gear boot clamp (4).
- Cut and discard the steering gear boot clamp (2).
- Remove the steering gear boot (3) from the steering gear (1).