OEM 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Rack and Pinion Boot

2000 Chevrolet Camaro Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: First, install the service boot clamp installer (J22610) tool to remove the outer tie rod before breaking free the inner tie rod assembly's hex jam nut. With side cutters remove the boot clamp off the Rack and Pinion Boot after taking off the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot . Use a service boot clamp installer (J22610) to extract the Rack and Pinion Boot from its assembly before discarding the boot clamp. Start by inspecting the Rack and Pinion Boot for any damage along with checking for gear oil leakage within it. Drain the oil before cleaning the boot with solvent. When installing a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before seating the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Adjust the Rack and Pinion Boot by hand when necessary to eliminate twisting and puckering before installing the boot into the gear assembly groove. The boot clamp installer j22610 helps install boot clamp components to the Rack and Pinion Boot before the pliers can pinch together to secure the tie rod end clamp. Reinstall hex jam nut to inner tie rod assembly then install the outer tie rod assembly.