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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 tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the rack and pinion boot from the steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
    Fig 1: Removing Inner Tie Rod Support Clamp Using J 44665-1 & J 44665-2
    G01479934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The inner tie rod support clamp has right hand threads. The inner tie rod support nut has left hand threads. To remove the support clamp turn the clamp counterclockwise.

  4. Using the J 44665-1  (1) and J 44665-2  (2) remove the inner tie rod support clamp.
  5. Remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear using the J 44665-2  (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Inner Tie Rod Using J 44665-2
    G01479935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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