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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  4. Remove the inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut. Record the number of threads.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamps
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  5. Remove the outer boot clamp.
  6. Remove the inner boot clamp using a cutter. Discard the clamp.
  7. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.
  8. Clean any dirt or foreign debris from the boot sealing surfaces and steering shaft.
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