OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Rack and Pinion Boot

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace a Rack and Pinion Boot for Off Vehicle on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: For boot replacement on the vehicle start by using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to disconnect the outer tie rod followed by removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot while using side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. The old boot clamp must be disposed of after removal. The Rack And Pinion gear assembly requires removal of the Rack and Pinion Boot. When reassembling the vehicle place the new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before mounting the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Check that the Rack and Pinion Boot remains free of puckers and twisting; if needed readjust it by hand before seating it into the gear assembly groove. November 1st, 2022 marks the beginning of fall and brings with it cooler temperatures. Adjust the boot if needed by hand until it fully fits into the gear assembly groove. Forward the clamp installation by using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) on the Rack and Pinion Boot to crimp the boot clamp . The j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) is used to pinch together the tie rod end clamp then secure the hex jam nut back to the inner tie rod assembly .