K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Off Vehicle Service
Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement-Off Vehicle
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. To remove the outer tie rod; refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer - Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).
3. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
4. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
5. Discard the boot clamp (1).
