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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 And 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).
    Fig 2: Installing Rack And Pinion Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01445709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  5. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) with J 22610.
    Fig 3: Installing Boot Clamp On Rack And Pinion Boot
    G01445710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  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
    G01445711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly; refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT-OUTER  .
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