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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).
    Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod Boot And Clamp
    G01720114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Prior to the inner tie rod boot (3) installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the power steering gear assembly (1).
  3. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
  4. Align the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the inner tie rod boot.
  5. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the power steering gear assembly until the inner tie rod boot (3) is seated in the power steering gear assembly groove.
    NOTE: The inner tie rod boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the inner tie rod boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the inner tie rod boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
  6. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Boot On Tie Rod Assembly
    G01720115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 22610  install the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) on the inner tie rod boot (2) by firmly crimping the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
    Fig 3: Crimping The Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    G01720116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).
    Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod Small Boot Clamp
    G01720117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 5: Inner Tie Rod Assembly And Jam Nut
    G01720118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the rear frame mounting bolts.
  11. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN .
    Fig 6: Power Rack/Pinion And Intermediate Shaft
    G01720119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer 
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to CENTURY & REGAL in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
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