Rack Boot/Tie-Rod Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Remove steering gear case referring to "POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 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 and remove tie-rod end.
4. Remove boot band and clip.
5. Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
   Fig 1: Removing Rack Boot

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6. Unbend washer (1) (2 places), and remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).

Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod

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