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Disassembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
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  1. To remove the outer tie rod; refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the hex jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  3. Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
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  4. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
  5. Fig 3: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
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  6. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
  7. Discard the boot clamp (1).
  8. Fig 4: Rack And Pinion Boot & Gear Assembly
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  9. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) from the rack and pinion gear assembly.