Removal Procedure

Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rods. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
Remove the power steering gear. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Completely remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Clamp On Steering Gear Boot
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove the steering gear clamp (1) from the steering gear boot.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Clamp
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Cut, remove, and discard the steering gear clamp (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Boot
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove the steering gear boot.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod & Boot Contact Areas
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and boot contact areas of any grease and debris.