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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Ciew Of Rack Assembly, Tie Rod Clamp, Nut And Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM82237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Inner Rod & Gear Assembly
    GM95628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply grease to the inner rod (2) and apply grease to the gear assembly (1) prior to the boot (3) installation.
    3. Fig 3: Ciew Of Rack Assembly, Tie Rod Clamp, Nut And Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM82237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted or out of shape in any way. An improperly shaped boot must be shaped by hand before installing the boot clamp.
  3. Install the boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly.
  4. Install the boot (3) onto the gear assembly (1) until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying J22610
    GM82238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the boot clamp on the boot (1) using the J 22610  (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Crimp the boot clamp (2).
  7. Install the tie rod end clamp on the boot using pliers.
  8. Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
  9. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  10. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
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