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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).
    Fig 1: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    G01569131Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01569132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: 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).
  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: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    G01569133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rod Small Boot Clamp
    G01569134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 5: Installing Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut
    G01569135Courtesy 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.
  12. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  .
    Fig 6: Installing Outer Tie Rod To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01569136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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