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Removal Procedure

Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut from the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod, Boot & Clip

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Remove the outer boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (3).
Remove the inner boot clamp from the steering gear boot.
Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear (5).