Rack & Pinion Boots: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove outer tie rod. See OUTER TIE ROD . Remove outer-to-inner tie rod lock nut. Remove outer boot clamp. Cut off and discard inner boot clamp. Slide boot from inner tie rod.