Removal Procedure
- Remove Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Remove Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1)
- Remove Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2)
- Remove Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp (3)
DISCARD the clamp.
- Remove Steering Gear Boot (2)
- Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.
NOTE:
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.