OEM 2001 Buick LeSabre Rack and Pinion Boot

2001 Buick LeSabre Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube using the J22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer on 2001 Buick LeSabre?

  A: For Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube replacement off the vehicle make use of j22610 service boot clamp installer. Start your work with the removal of the outer tie rod followed by taking off the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly . Start by removing the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Then use side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot while discarding the clamp. It is essential to mark the breather tube position on the gear assembly both before removing the breather tube or Rack and Pinion Boot from the vehicle. The Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube need removal. When assembling install the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot after applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . Place the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Align the breather tube to its removal mark then to the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot to achieve proper gear assembly seating without any twisting or puckering of the boot. To install the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly use the j22610 service boot clamp installer to insert and crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot. You must pinch the pliers together on the Rack and Pinion Boot to install both the tie rod end clamp then the hex jam nut onto the inner tie rod assembly.