Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
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 .

Fig 1: Installing Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut
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Fig 2: Identifying Rack And Pinion Boot
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Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 3: Removing Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut
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Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).

Fig 4: Removing Clamp From End Of Inner Tie Rod Boot
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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 5: Removing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp From Inner Tie Rod Boot
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