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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod & Nut
    GM1759516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
  4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Outer Boot Clamp & Boot
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  5. Remove the outer boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Boot
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  7. Remove the inner boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (2) with side cutters.
  8. Discard the inner boot clamp.
  9. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.