Tie rods (TRW or ZF), removing and installing: Removing

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Seal hydraulic line connections on steering gear.
1. - Plastic plug
2. - Plastic plug
Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Plug Of Seal Hydraulic Line Connections On Steering Gear
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Clean outside of steering gear in area of boot.
Open clamp and push back boot.
Hold steering gear by clamping rack in vise and remove tie rod.
- If possible use open end wrench instead of vise
- If using vise, remove contaminates such as metal filings etc. (if necessary)

Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod

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