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Disassembly Procedure

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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 .
  2. Place the gear in a vise.
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  3. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod housing (6).
  4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
    NOTE: Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Components
    GM761497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
  7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
  9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
    10. NOTE: Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
  11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
    Fig 2: Separating Inner Tie Rod From Rack
    GM761498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
  13. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod and the rack.

    If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE® will not be present.

    Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod Male & Female Ends
    GM800453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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