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Tie-Rod/Rack Boot Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove steering gear case from vehicle referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: HYDRAULIC TYPE .
  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 band and clip.
  5. Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Boot From Tie-Rod
    G06867537Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod From Rack
    G06867538Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.