Tie-Rod/Rack Boot Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove steering gear case from vehicle referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: HYDRAULIC TYPE .
- For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (4) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.
- Loosen tie-rod end lock nut (2) and remove tie-rod end.
- Remove boot band and clip.
- Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
- Remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).