Steering Rack End Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: 

• Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
• Refer to Steering Gearbox Disassembly and Reassembly  as needed during this procedure.

1. Steering Gearbox - Remove 
2. Tie-Rod End - Remove

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3. Rack End Boot - Remove

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   1. Remove the boot band (A). 2. Remove the tie-rod clip (B). 3. Pull the boot (C) away from the ends of the steering gearbox.

4. Rack End - Remove

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   1. Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown. NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the mounting surface with a C-clamp. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing with a C-clamp.

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   2. Unscrew the rack end (A) with a wrench. NOTE:  Hold the flat surfaces (B) with a wrench when unscrewing both rack ends. Be careful not to damage the rack surface. 3. Remove the rack end and the rubber stopper (C).