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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: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam 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 Rack & Pinion Boot & Clamp
    GM1759500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).
  6. Fig 3: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
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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.