Rack and Pinion Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to "VALVE AND PINION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY :".
Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to "RACK BEARING DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY :".
Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod nut and the adjusting nut.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Nut And Adjusting Nut
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Remove the dust boot retaining clamps.

Fig 2: Removing Dust Boot Retaining Clamps
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Remove the dust boot.

Fig 3: Removing Dust Boot
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Push back the plastic retainer protecting the connection between the inner tie rod and the power steering gear rack.

Fig 4: Identifying Connection Between Inner Tie Rod And Power Steering Gear Rack
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Counterhold the pinion-side inner tie rod and remove the cylinder-side inner tie rod.

Fig 5: Removing Cylinder-Side Inner Tie Rod
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Place a rag over the rack, counterhold the rack assembly on the teeth with a wrench, and remove the pinion-side inner tie rod.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion-Side Inner Tie Rod
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NOTE: The retaining ring can be released by inserting a small screwdriver through the hole in the side of the housing.
Remove the bulkhead inner cylinder retaining ring the bulkhead inner cylinder and the rack.

Fig 7: Removing Bulkhead Inner Cylinder Retaining Ring Bulkhead Inner Cylinder And Rack
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