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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. To remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  2. Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Hexagon Jam Nut From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01673045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod End Clamp From Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01673046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
  5. Discard the boot clamp (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Boot Clamp
    G01673047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: 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.
  6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) and the breather tube, if present, from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01673048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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