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Assembly Procedure

  1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Boot Clamp Onto Rack & Pinion Boot
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  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).
    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.
    Fig 2: Installing Rack & Pinion Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G02068300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) with J 22610  .
  6. Crimp the boot clamp (1).
  7. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.
    Fig 3: Installing Boot Clamp On Rack & Pinion Boot With Keystone Clamp Pliers
    G02068301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the hex jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 4: Installing Hex Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G02068302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly; refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER   .
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