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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Outer Tie Rod End From Inner Tie Rod End
    GM862158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut. Count the threads for installation.
  6. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle .
    7. Fig 2: Sliding Shock Damper Toward Steering Gear
    GM861809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the shock damper toward the steering gear.
    8. Fig 3: Separating Inner Tie Rod End From Steering Gear
    GM861813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The steering gear rack must be held stationary during inner tie rod removal.
    • Protect the steering gear rack teeth when removing the inner tie rod end.
  8. Using two wrenches, remove the inner tie rod end from the steering gear.
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