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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Boot Clamp
    G01826998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    2. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01826999Courtesy 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).
    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. Fig 3: Installing Boot Clamp
    G01827000Courtesy 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.
    8. Fig 4: Tie Rod End Clamp
    G01827001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the hex jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  9. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly; refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - Outer .
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