GM 21011025
Tie Rod Boot

You can start boot and rack replacements by getting the j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to remove the hex jam nut and outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. First remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot before utilizing side cutters to discard the old boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot assembly. You should remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. When putting together the system start by applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . After that set a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot before placing the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot needs to fit naturally in its groove without any twisting or puckering. Check for the right fit and ease in the gear assembly groove when hand-adjusting the Rack and Pinion Boot before installation. Crimp the boot clamp to the Rack and Pinion Boot using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Use pliers to pinch both ends together and install the tie rod end clamp then drive the hex jam nut into the inner tie rod assembly for secure connection.

To remove the steering gear boot off the vehicle first, use the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to take off the outer tie rod. Next, you need to take out the hex jam nut from the inner assembly of the tie rod and take off tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot away using the side cutters and throw the clamp away, then pry the Rack and Pinion Boot loose from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. For assembly, slide on a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and grease inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot itself is not twisted or puckered. Modifiy by hand if necessary before placing it in the gear assembly groove. Screw the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot, crimp by applying the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Pinch the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot to install the tie rod end clamp, followed by reinstalling the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the process.

A basic toolset containing j 22610 keystone clamp pliers must be used when replacing the Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube off any vehicle. J 22610 keystone clamp pliers. Start by uninstalling the outer tie rod followed by removing the hex jam nut of the inner tie rod assembly. The Rack and Pinion Boot requires cutters to remove its clamp. Side cutters will cut off this clamp for disposal. You need to step away the Rack and Pinion Boot from its position on the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. When assembling start by installing a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot after which apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Check that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains its normal shape and is free of wrinkles or twists and distortion; gently adjust it if needed before seating it into the gear assembly groove. The installer should manually adjust the boot position before placing it into the gear assembly groove. Use the j 22610 to install the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot then use the j 22610 to crimp it. Squeeze pliers over the Rack and Pinion Boot before installing the tie rod end clamp. Reattach the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

A technician must use j 22610 keystone clamp plier (J 22610) to replacerack and pinion boot and breather tubes off the vehicle. Beginner stages include removing the outer tie rod and then the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by disconnecting the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters. Keep the boot clamp for disposal. Mark down the breather tube position on the gear assembly before taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube. During installation cut a new boot clamp to fit on the Rack and Pinion Boot while applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Place the breather tube according to the previously marked position on the Rack and Pinion Boot's molded nipple. Keep the Rack and Pinion Boot free of twisting and puckering during installation; adjustments by hand should rectify any improper fitting before seating it into the gear assembly groove. Seating the gear assembly groove should be preceded by manual adjustment of the boot position when required. Use j 22610 pliers to install and crimp boot clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot before you apply pressure from both plier ends to install tie rod end clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Completion of the outer tie rod assembly happens when you install the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

To remove the Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube from the vehicle, you can use the following tool, j22610 keystone clamp pliers (J22610). Start with dismantlement of the outer tie rod and hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Then remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and take off from the boot clamp for the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters and throw away the boot clamp. If there is breather tube, label its position on the gear assembly before pulling the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube. Assemble by installing a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and by greasing the inner tie road assembly and the rack/pinion gear assembly prior to installing the rack/pinion boot on the inner tie road assembly. Install the breather tube if available with it aligning to the mark made during the removal of the breather tube and the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot is free from twisting or puckering; adjust it manually if required before placing it in the gear assembly groove. Install and crimp the r a c k and pinion boot clamp using the j22610, pinch the pliers together to place the tie rod end clamp into the r a c k and pinion boot . Lastly, mount the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the outer tie rod assembly.

You should start by using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to remove the outer tie rod for vehicle Rack And Pinion boot and breather tube replacement. Remove first the Tie Rod End clamp from the Rack And Pinion boot while also taking off the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Cut off the Rack And Pinion boot's boot clamp with your side cutters then discard it. Before taking the rack-and-pinion boot off, mark the breather tube's position on the assembly compartment. Observe the inner tie rod for signs of corrosion or contamination following boot removal. Repair steps should begin without parts replacement but Rack And Pinion replacement becomes necessary if no damage is identified. Leadership teams must first separate the Rack And Pinion boot from the system and take out the optional breather tube when doing so. During reassembly install a new boot clamp into the Rack And Pinion boot before greasing both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and then rebuilding the Rack And Pinion boot on the inner tie rod assembly. The installation of the breather tube requires alignment of the tube and the Rack And Pinion boot's molded nipple through its previously marked location. The Rack And Pinion boot must remain straight without puckering along its length; gently adjust it if necessary. After positioning it properly the technician must handle the boot for necessary adjustments before placing it inside the gear assembly groove. Use keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to place and crimp the boot clamp which secures the Rack And Pinion boot. To finish building the assembly use keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) for the Tie Rod End clamp and hexagon jam nut to secure both elements onto the Rack And Pinion boot.

In order to remove Rack and Pinion Boot off the vehicle, apply j22610 service boot clamp installer. Firstly, remove the outer rod tie, after that take off the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Next, take off the tie rod end clamp from Rack and Pinion Boot and use side cutters to remove boot clamp from Rack and Pinion Boot, throwing the old one away. Take extra care when pulling the Rack and Pinion Boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and inspect the boot as there may be evidence of gear oil leakage within it. Drain out oil and solvency clean out Rack and Pinion Boot. For assembly, put on a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and grease the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before putting the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Check that the boot is neither twisted nor puckered and fix it by pressing when necessary prior to inserting it in the groove of the gear assembly. The boot clamp should be crimped on the boot using the j22610 while you pinch the plier together on the boot so as to install the tie rod end clamp. Finally, install the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the process.

When performing Rack and Pinion Boot replacement on vehicles use the j 22610 service boot clamp installer (J 22610). Start your proceeding by disconnecting the outer tie rod and detach the hex jam nut present on the inner tie rod assembly . You will find the tie rod end clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot so use side cutters to remove it before discarding this component. Inspection of the Rack And Pinion gear assembly requires boot removal followed by examination of damage and internal oil leak condition. Dump all oil from the area then thoroughly clean the Rack and Pinion Boot with solvent. To build the Rack and Pinion Boot assembly apply boot clamp onto the boot unit before adding grease to both component assemblies. Then fit the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Check the boot's alignment by touching it with your hand to prevent buckling then place it correctly into the shaft assembly groove. Use the j 22610 to clamp and form the boot clamp on the boot before using the plier to set the tie rod end clamp. You must reattach the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

Firstly, to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot off the vehicle use the service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to remove the outer tie rod. Next, unscrew the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly and unscrew the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Cut off and dispose the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . Check for damages on the Rack and Pinion Boot and check for gear oil leak within the same draining any oil observed within the same. Clean the Rack and Pinion Boot using solvent. To assemble, place a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease on the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Make sure that the boot is not twisted or puckered, readjust it with hand first before placing it over the groove of the gear assembly. Refer to the service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to install and crimp the boot clamp on the boot. Pinch the pliers on the boot to install the tie rod end clamp, and then reinstall the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

To change the Rack and Pinion Boot from the vehicle, start with the j 22610 service boot clamp installer to uninstall the outer tie rod after the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Next, remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using a side cutter. Then remove the Rack and Pinion Boot off the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and discard the boot clamp. Check the Rack and Pinion Boot for possible damage, inspect for gear oil leakage inside the boot, and drain the oil, followed by cleaning the boot with solvent. To assemble, fit a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly and before installing Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot is not twisted or puckered; adjust it manually in case if required and then put it in the gear assembly groove. Using the j 22610, install and crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and then pinch the pliers together applying it to the tie rod end clamp. Lastly, reattach the hex jam nut at the inner tie rod assembly and attach the outer tie rod assembly.

The j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) removes the outer tie rod followed by hex jam nut removal from the inner tie rod assembly. The installation process begins by extracting the tie rod end clamp off the Rack and Pinion Boot while using side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the unit. Discard the old clamp. The gear rack now requires removal of its boot after removing the Rack And Pinion assembly from the Rack And Pinion gear. To assemble place the new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and lubricate the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly and finally attach the new Rack and Pinion Boot to the inner tie rod assembly. Check that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains a smooth, undistorted shape without folds. If necessary for proper positioning, gently reshape the boot by hand before placing it in the Rack And Pinion gear assembly groove. The installer should readjust it carefully by hand before placing the boot into the gear assembly groove. Use the j 22610 to crimp securely the new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Use pliers to squeeze the Rack and Pinion Boot while placing the tie rod end clamp onto position. Afterward, install the hex jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly . End your work by assembling the outer tie rod assembly.

For boot replacement on the vehicle start by using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to disconnect the outer tie rod followed by removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot while using side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. The old boot clamp must be disposed of after removal. The Rack And Pinion gear assembly requires removal of the Rack and Pinion Boot. When reassembling the vehicle place the new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before mounting the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Check that the Rack and Pinion Boot remains free of puckers and twisting; if needed readjust it by hand before seating it into the gear assembly groove. November 1st, 2022 marks the beginning of fall and brings with it cooler temperatures. Adjust the boot if needed by hand until it fully fits into the gear assembly groove. Forward the clamp installation by using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) on the Rack and Pinion Boot to crimp the boot clamp . The j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) is used to pinch together the tie rod end clamp then secure the hex jam nut back to the inner tie rod assembly .

Start by using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to unhook the outer tie rod before Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube replacement operations. First remove the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly followed by removing the Tie Rod End clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Discard the boot clamp through side cutter removal from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Mark where the breather tube rests on the gear assembly before you remove the Rack and Pinion Boot. You should check the inner tie rod for signs of corrosion or contamination after removing the boot. The technician should proceed with the repair but must replace the Rack And Pinion in case any damage is present. Start by removing both the Rack and Pinion Boot and any existing breather tube from service. To install the Rack and Pinion Boot secure a new boot clamp onto the assembly then apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before mounting the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. When working with a breather tube install it at the designated spot where it should reach the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. The Rack and Pinion Boot requires straight installation without puckering or twisting; adjust by hand when necessary. The Rack and Pinion Boot needs manual adjustment if required before locking it into the gear assembly groove for installation. Crimp the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot through the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Press the pliers against the Rack and Pinion Boot to place the Tie Rod End clamp on the boot. The inner tie rod assembly requires the hexagon jam nut for final installation to finish this task.

The j 22610 service boot clamp installer enables replacement tasks for Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube components from vehicle systems. Start by removing the outer tie rod followed by hex jam nut removal from the inner tie rod assembly. First remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot then use side cutters to cut off the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot. Start by detaching and discarding the boot clamp from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before removing the Rack and Pinion Boot from its position. To start analyze the Rack and Pinion Boot for any signs of damage while checking inside it for gear oil leakage before draining the oil and cleaning the boot with solvent. The first step for assembly involves attaching a new boot clamp to the Rack and Pinion Boot before applying grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . After this, place the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot must not twist or fold over. Manual adjustment of the boot's fit aligns it with the gear assembly groove prior to insertion. Attaching the Rack and Pinion Boot requires using j 22610 to install the boot clamp before squeezing the pliers to fit the tie rod end clamp. Place the hex jam nut onto the inner tie rod assembly before finishing installation.

Use side cutters to remove and discard the boot clamp.

Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot to install the tie rod end clamp and reinstall the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

Ensure the rack and pinion boot is not twisted or puckered; adjust it by hand if necessary.

Detach the outer tie rod and remove the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod.

Remove the rack and pinion boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot, and then detach the rack and pinion boot from the steering gear.

Mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly.

Put the tire and wheel back on, lower the vehicle, and adjust the toe alignment.

Remove the tie rod end clamp from the rack and pinion boot.

Remove the outer tie rod.

Use side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot and discard it afterward.

Ensure the rack and pinion boot is not twisted or puckered; adjust it by hand if necessary.

Apply grease.

Use the Keystone Clamp Pliers (J22610) to remove the outer tie rod and then the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly.

Detach the rack and pinion boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot and remove the boot from the rack and pinion gear assembly.

Install the rack and pinion boot onto the inner tie rod assembly, ensuring it is not twisted or puckered, and adjust it by hand if necessary before seating it in the gear assembly groove.

The hex jam nut.

Drain the oil and clean the boot with solvent.

Pinch the pliers together on the boot to install the tie rod end clamp.

First, remove the outer tie rod.

Use pliers to install the tie rod end clamp on the boot, then install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly and reinstall the outer tie rod.

Check for damage and gear oil leakage inside it.

Pinch the pliers together to install the tie rod end clamp and secure the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

Grease.