Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.

IMPORTANT: Removal of splash shield makes access easier.

3. Remove outer tie rod end.
4. Remove inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod jam nut from inner tie rod.





5. Remove boot clamp (tie rod end).
6. Remove boot clamp (steering gear housing end) with cutters and discard.
7. Remove steering gear boot from steering gear.