Removal Procedure
- If servicing the left side steering gear boot, remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
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- If servicing the right side steering gear boot, remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
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- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Remove the steering gear boot outer clamp (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
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- From the engine compartment, access and cut the steering gear boot inner clamp (1). Discard the clamp.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the steering gear boot (2) from the steering gear.
- After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage 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. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement .