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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Rack Assembly
    GM454261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access. Refer to Frame Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
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  6. Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
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  7. Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
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  8. Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
  9. Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
    10. IMPORTANT:
    • Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.
    • 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.
  10. Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
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