Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
Remove the nut (5) from the inner tie rod assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Rack And Pinion Boot
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Remove the tie rod clamp (4).
Use side cutters to remove the boot clamp (2).
Discard the boot clamp.
Remove the rack and pinion boot (3).