C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle.
2. Place the gear in a vise.
Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload
adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
3. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod housing (6).
4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload
adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
