Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
1. To remove the rack and pinion boot; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle.
Important: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to the rack.
2. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (5).
3. Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
4. Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
4.1. Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly (3).
4.2. Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
4.3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).
5. Remove the old Loctite(R) from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).
Assembly Procedure
Important: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to the rack.
