Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 rack and pinion gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
IMPORTANT: All boot parts must be replaced when replacing the inner tie rod.
Remove and discard the small seal retaining clamp (1).

Fig 1: Removing Small Seal Retaining Clamp
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Remove and discard the large seal retaining clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot (2) with side cutters.

Fig 2: Removing Large Seal Retaining Clamp
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IMPORTANT: Do not cut the end of the boot or place a screwdriver between boot and tie rod. Damage to the gear assembly may result.
Firmly pull rack and pinion boot (1) from the gear. Discard the rack and pinion boot (1).

Fig 3: Removing Rack And Pinion Boot
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