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Rack Boot/Tie-Rod Removal & Installation: Removal

  1. Remove steering gear case. See POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  2. For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (4) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.
  3. Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
  4. Remove boot band and clip.
  5. Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod Components
    G01380906Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Unbend washer (1) (2 places), and remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod From Rack
    G01380907Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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