Lumina APV V6-191 3.1L (1990)
2. Outer tie rod ( 22 ) or ( 49 ) from inner tie rod assembly ( 18 ) or ( 48 ).
3. Hex jam nut ( 21 ) from inner tie rod ( 18 ) or ( 48 ).
4. Tie rod end clamp ( 31 ).
5. Boot clamp ( 19 ) with side cutters and discard.
Important: Mark location of breather tube ( 34 ) or housing ( 1 ) before removing rack and pinion boot ( 20 ) and tube ( 34 ).
6. Rack and pinion boot ( 20 ) and breather tube ( 34 ).
7. Shock dampener ( 17 ) from inner tie rod assembly ( 18 ) or ( 48 ) and slide back on rack ( 41 ).
Important: Rack ( 41 ) must be held during inner tie rod removal to prevent rack damage.
8. Inner tie rod assembly ( 18 ) or ( 48 ) from rack assembly (41) as follows:
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Place wrench on flat of rack assembly (41).
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Place wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing ( 18 ) or ( 48 ).
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Rotate housing counterclockwise until inner tie rod ( 18 ) or ( 48 ) separates from rack ( 41 ).
Install or Connect
Important: Rack ( 41 ) must be held during inner tie rod ( 18 ) or ( 48 ) installation to prevent internal gear damage.