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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the new boot clamp (1) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
    Fig 1: Installing New Boot Clamp Onto Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01217181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Prior to rack and pinion boot installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the rack and pinion gear assembly (1).
  3. Install the rack and pinion boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
  4. If present, 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.

  5. 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Rack & Pinion Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01217182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) with J-22610.
  7. Crimp the boot clamp (1).
  8. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.
    Fig 3: Installing Tie Rod End Clamp Using Pliers
    G01217183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tie rod end clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    Fig 4: Installing Tie Rod End Clamp Onto Rack & Pinion Boot
    G01217184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the hexagon jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  11. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
    Fig 5: Installing Hexagon Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01217185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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