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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Rod & Gear Assembly Lubrication Points
    GM95628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and the steering gear (1) prior to installing the steering gear boot (3).
    2. Fig 2: Steering Gear Boot & Clamp
    GM1857581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod.
  3. Install the new steering gear boot clamp (2) onto the steering gear boot (3).
  4. Make sure the steering gear boot (3) sits on the steering gear (1) so the steering gear boot (3) is seated in the steering gear (1) assembly groove.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying J 22610
    GM82238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (2) on the steering gear boot (1) using tool J 22610  . See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 4: Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
    GM1857580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering gear boot clamp (1).
  7. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2).
  8. Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
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