Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Remove the tie rod jam nut (5) from the inner tie rod.
Remove the tie rod clamp (4).

Fig 1: Ciew Of Rack Assembly, Tie Rod Clamp, Nut And Rack & Pinion Boot
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Use side cutters to remove the boot clamp (2).
Discard the boot clamp.
Remove the rack and pinion boot (3).