Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
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Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).

Fig 2: Rack And Pinion Boot And End Clamp
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Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
Discard the boot clamp (1).

Fig 3: Boot Clamp
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NOTE: If a breather tube is present, mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly before removal of the rack and pinion boot.
Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) and the breather tube, if present, from the rack and pinion gear assembly.

Fig 4: Rack And Pinion Boot

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