Tie-Rod/Rack Boot Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove steering gear case assembly referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Remove member bracket from steering gear case assembly.
For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking Of Tie-Rod
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Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
Remove boot band (2) and clip (1).
Remove boot from tie-rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot Band And Clip
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Unbend bent part of tie-rod lock washer (1).
Remove tie-rod (3) from rack (2).

Fig 3: Removing Tie-Rod From Rack
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