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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Rack & Pinion Boot & Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  2. Place the gear in a vise.
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  3. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod housing (6).
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Dampener From Inner Tie Rod Housing
    G01666975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
  5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
  6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
  7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
    NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
  8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
  9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
  10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
    11. Fig 2: Positioning Pipe Wrench On Rack
    G01666976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
  12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
  13. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod and the rack. If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE® will not be present.
    Fig 3: Cleaning Male/Female Inner Tie Rod & Rack Threads
    G01666977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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