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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rack & Pinion Assembly
    G01673009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Nut From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01673010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Clamp Form Inner Tie Rod Boot
    G01673011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Inner Tie Rod Boot, Clamp & Breather Tube
    G01673012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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