OEM 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610) functions as the tool to remove the Rack and Pinion Boot off any vehicle. Start by removing the outer tie rod before removing the hex jam nut attached to the inner tie rod assembly. First separate the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot before cutting off the boot clamp with side cutters from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Remove the Rack And Pinion gear assembly boot as well as discard the boot clamp. Check the Rack and Pinion Boot for damage while inspecting it for leakage inside before draining the oil and cleaning it with solvent. During installation, attach a new boot clamp to the Rack and Pinion Boot then apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . Afterward, position the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot should be free from both twisting and puckered misalignment. You must fix any necessary hand adjustments to the Rack and Pinion Boot before final installation inside the gear assembly groove. The j22610 service boot clamp installer (J22610) enables technicians to secure the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot while operating the unit to create a successful clamp connection. Use pliers to clench the Rack and Pinion Boot while installing the tie rod end clamp before tightening the hex jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly .