Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 GMC Terrain and 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod.Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp

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NOTE:

Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Remove Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1)
Remove Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2).

Fig 2: Steering Gear Boot

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Remove Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp (1)
DISCARD the clamp.
Remove Steering Gear Boot (2).