Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut

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Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Remove the hex jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 2: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Tie Rod End Clamp

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Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).

Fig 3: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp

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Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot (2) with side cutters.
Discard the boot clamp (1).

Fig 4: View Of Rack And Pinion Gear Assembly & Rack And Pinion Boot

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Remove the rack and pinion boot from the rack and pinion gear assembly.