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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly as needed. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Removing The Shock Dampener From The Inner Tie Rod
    GM470310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod by placing a wrench on the flats of the gear teeth.
  3. Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).
  4. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
    • Hold the gear by placing a wrench on the flats of the gear teeth (3).
    • Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (4).
    • Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the steering linkage inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.
    5. Fig 2: Rack And Inner Tie Rod Threads
    GM297389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the old Loctite® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the steering linkage inner tie rod (3).
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