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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle .
    NOTE: Do not change the rack bearing preload adjustment before removing the inner tie rod from the steering rack. This could cause damage to the pinion or the steering rack or both.
  4. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod (5).
  5. Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod if the preload adjustment has not been changed.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
    1. 6.1. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4)
    2. 6.2. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.
    7. Fig 1: Remove Rack Assembly, Shock Damper, Inner Tie Rod & Housing
    G01479517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the old Loctite® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).
    Fig 2: Remove Loctite From Rack & Inner Tie Rod Threads
    G01479518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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