Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - Outer .

Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut

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Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 3: Locating Clamp

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Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).

Fig 4: 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).