Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Steering Rack Assembly
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Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access. Refer to Frame Replacement .
Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
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Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).

Fig 3: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
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Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.

Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
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Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
IMPORTANT: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.