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Disassembly Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Washer & Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Housing (1 Of 2)
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  1. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to STEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE .
  2. Place the steering gear in a vise.
    CAUTION:

    Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.

  3. Bend the tabs to release the retaining washer (1).
    CAUTION:

    Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE .

  4. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
  5. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
  6. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise while holding the rack stationary until the steering gear inner tie rod separates from the rack.
  7. Remove and discard the retaining washer (1).
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