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Rack Boot/Tie-Rod Removal And Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove P/S gear case assembly, referring to P/S GEAR CASE 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 (2) and remove tie-rod end.
  4. Remove boot wire and clip.
  5. Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod Boot
    G04809140Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove tie-rod (1) from steering gear case (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Case & Tie-Rod
    G04809141Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.