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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prior to the rack and pinion boot installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the rack and pinion gear assembly (1).
  2. Install the rack and pinion boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
  3. Install the breather tube while aligning the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the rack and pinion boot.
    IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the rack and pinion boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
  4. Install the rack and pinion boot onto the gear assembly (1) until the rack and pinion boot (3) is seated in the gear assembly groove.
    5. Fig 1: Install Rack & Pinion Boot To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01479526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2).
  6. Crimp the boot clamp (1) using the J 22610. 
  7. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.
    8. Fig 2: Installing Boot Clamp On Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01479527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    Fig 3: Install Boot Clamp To Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01479528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the hexagon jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  10. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  11. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING)  or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING)  .
Fig 4: Install Hexagon Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
G01479529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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