Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
b.
Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut by using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D
or equivalent, Figure 2.
3.
Mark the threads at the jam nut location.
a.
Count and record the number of turns to remove the outer tie rod end from the inner tie rod. This information is useful in estimating the
alignment setting.
b.
Remove the jam nut from the inner tie rod spindle.
4.
Remove the left and right steering gear boot bellows along with the breather tube.
NOTE
MARK THE BREATHER TUBE AND BOOT BELLOWS LARGE ID CLAMP'S ORIENTATION ON THE HOUSING FOR LATER
INSTALLATION REFERENCE.
CAUTION:
USE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE THE BELLOWS.
5.
FOR STEEL ON STEEL BALL JOINTS, remove the rivet or rollpin securing the inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.
a.
Use a sharp chisel to gently pry up the rivet or rollpin. DO NOT CUT OFF.
