Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP5) or Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1 or HP7) or Steering Gear Replacement (NVH) .
- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.
- Remove the steering gear boot clamps and discard them.
- Remove the steering gear boot.
- Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and steering gear boot contact area of any grease and debris.
NOTE:
Count the total number of complete rotations needed to remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering linkage inner tie rod.