Tie-Rod/Rack Boot Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Remove steering gear box from vehicle referring to P/S Gear Box Removal and 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 (2) and remove tie-rod end.
4. Remove boot wire and clip.
5. Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
   Fig 1: Removing Tie-Rod End And Boot

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6. Unbend bent parts (3 places) (1) of tie-rod lock washer and remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).

Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod From Rack

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