OEM 2005 Cadillac DeVille Rack and Pinion Boot

2005 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2005 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: A vehicle service professional must first raise the vehicle and provide support in order to change the Rack and Pinion Boot. Follow this sequence: remove the tire and wheel first then the outer tie rod. After removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly you must unclamp the Rack and Pinion Boot through the tie rod end clamp. Matched with the Rack and Pinion Boot clamp to remove the boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. When replacing the boot place it on the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing a new Rack and Pinion Boot clamp. The j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) should be used for crimping the Rack and Pinion Boot clamp while repositioning the tie rod end clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and torquing the hex jam nut against the inner tie rod assembly. Reinstallation begins with the outer tie rod followed by tire and wheel placement and vehicle lowering before adjusting front toe.