OEM 2000 Buick Park Avenue Rack And Pinion

2000 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front Rack and Pinion with Magnasteer on 2000 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: Starting magnasteer Rack And Pinion maintenance requires installation of j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610) to detach outer tie rod followed by inner tie rod assembly hex jam nut removal. First remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot while using side cutters to separate the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Using j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610) remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. Dispose of the boot clamp. Examine the Rack and Pinion Boot for signs of damage as well as searching for oil leakage inside its chambers before cleaning it down with solvent. Use j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610) to install newly obtained boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot. Apply grease before boot installation onto the inner tie rod assembly together with the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. The Rack and Pinion Boot must remain untwisted with no puckering during installation. Hand adjust the Rack and Pinion Boot before placing it into the gear assembly groove. Install the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot using the j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610). After installation press the pliers to crimp the boot clamp. Last, position the hex jam nut onto the inner tie rod assembly and connect the outer tie rod assembly.