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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
    Fig 1: Installing Rack And Pinion Boot
    G01419070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply grease to the inner rod (2) and apply grease to the gear assembly (1) prior to the boot (3) installation.
    Fig 2: Applying Grease To Inner Rod And Gear Assembly
    G01419071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly.

    Important:  The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted or out of shape in any way. An improperly shaped boot must be shaped by hand before installing the boot clamp.

  4. Install the boot (3) onto the gear assembly (1) until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove.
    Fig 3: Installing Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01419072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the boot clamp on the boot (1) using tool J 22610 (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Boot Clamp On Boot
    G01419073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Crimp the boot clamp (2).
  7. Install the tie rod end clamp on the boot using pliers.
  8. Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
  9. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  .
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