Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . If necessary, remove the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement . Inspect the inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (LUK, MHH) , Steering Gear Replacement (LCV, MH8) , Steering Gear Replacement (LTG, M7W) .
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: Mark the position of the steering linkage inner tie rod nut before removing to aid in installation.
2	Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp
3	Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp Procedure Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp. Discard the clamp. Use the DT-35910 pliers to install a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp. Special Tools DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
4	Steering Gear Boot Procedure Install the steering gear boot and ensure the boot is seated in the assembly groove of the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamps.