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Disassembly Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
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  1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
    IMPORTANT: The rack must be held during removal of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to the rack.
  2. Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
  3. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (5).
  4. Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
    1. Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly (3).
    2. Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
    3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).
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