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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 
  2. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
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    NOTE:

    Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.

  3. Remove Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1)
  4. Remove Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2)
  5. Fig 2: Steering Gear Boot
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  6. Remove Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp (3)

    DISCARD the clamp.

  7. Remove Steering Gear Boot (2)
  8. Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.