OEM 2002 Cadillac Eldorado Rack and Pinion Boot

2002 Cadillac Eldorado Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on 2002 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: The Keystone Clamp Pliers (J22610) serve to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube off the vehicle. Start by eliminating the outer tie rod before you eliminate the hex jam nut at the inner tie rod assembly. Start by dissembling the tie rod end clamp from the rack and pinion boot which allows side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the boot before properly disposing of the clamp. The breather tube and rack and pinion boot removal process requires dealers to mark the breather tube's position on the gear assembly prior to detachment. Disassemble the rack and pinion boot as well as the breather tube . When installing a new boot clamp to the rack and pinion boot make sure it fits properly. Apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the rack and pinion gear assembly before starting rack and pinion boot installation. Screw on the rack and pinion boot to the inner tie rod assembly while the breather tube points to its earlier mark and the molded nipple on the boot. The rack and pinion boot needs to rest inside its dedicated assembly groove. Begin by aligning threads on every fitting before tightening it by hand to prevent stripping and cross-threading. Available O-ring seals must be installed to cylinder line valve ends before power steering system fluid GM P/N 1050017 (or equivalent meeting GM Specification number 9985010) is used to flush and bleed the system. The gear assembly receives cylinder line assemblies for installation with 16.9 Nm (12.6 ft. lbs.) torque on the valve end fittings while maintaining 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque on the cylinder end fittings.