Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access.

Fig 1: Rack And Pinion Boot
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Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut And Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).

Fig 3: Inner Tie Rod Boot And Clamp Removed
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Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
Important: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.
Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).

Fig 4: Removing Inner Tie Rod Boot, Breather Tube And Clamp
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