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Once the wirelocking and end plate are removed, the pinion can be pushed from the other side and the retaining plate lifted out. This has a simple keyhole slot and, once it's removed, the pinion can be withdrawn.
To do this, you have to turn the pinion carrier ("cage") anticlockwise, which increases the clearance between the pinion and the rack teeth. This is the adjustment which is held in place by the wirelocked bolts - if the cage turns the pinion can become disengaged and turning the steering wheel will do nothing!
The rack can then be taken apart and inspected / cleaned
