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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the outer tie rod from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  3. Remove the tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod.
    Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod & Jam Nut
    G01479938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rack and pinion boot protector (1) from the rack and pinion boot (2), if equipped.
    Fig 2: Rack & Pinion Boot Protector & Boot
    G01479939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer clamp (1) retaining the boot (2) to the steering gear.
    Fig 3: Steering Gear Boot & Outer Clamp
    G01479940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the inner clamp (1) retaining the boot to the steering gear.

    Important:  Check the boot for damage by using a light and flexing the boot to inspect for wear. If the boot is damaged replace the steering gear actuator. Refer to Steering Gear Actuator and Cover Replacement .

  7. Remove the boot from the steering gear.
    Fig 4: Inner Clamp
    G01479941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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