OEM 2003 Buick Rendezvous Rack and Pinion Boot

2003 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The service boot clamp installer (J 22610) represents one of the necessary tools when replacing Rack and Pinion Boot as well as breather tube off a vehicle chassis. First detach the outer tie rod and afterward disassemble the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. The tie rod end clamp needs removal from the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters before discarding the boot clamp . Label the breather tube's position on the assembly before removing the Rack and Pinion Boot together with the breather tube. Begin assembly with the new boot clamp secured to the Rack and Pinion Boot . Then grease both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot on the inner tie rod assembly . To properly install the breather tube, position it correctly against both the Rack and Pinion Boot's molded nipple and the marking created during disassembly. Make sure the Rack and Pinion Boot stays untwisted with no puckering when installed. Manual adjustment of the Rack and Pinion Boot should be performed if needed prior to its placement in the gear assembly groove. Service boot clamp installer (J 22610) helps users crimp boot clamp onto Rack and Pinion Boot . After positioning the tie rod end clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot you should pinch the pliers together before reinstalling the hexagon jam nut onto the inner tie rod assembly to finalize the outer tie rod assembly.