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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the rack and pinion boot from the steering gear. Refer to Rack & Pinion Boot Replacement .

    Important:  The inner tie rod support clamp has right h and threads. The inner tie rod support nut has left h and 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. Fig 1: Removing Inner Tie Rod Support Clamp
    G01667472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear using the J 44665-2  (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Inner Tie Rod
    G01667473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.