OEM 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Rack and Pinion Boot

2006 Chevrolet Uplander Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube using the J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers on 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?

  A: A technician must use j 22610 keystone clamp plier (J 22610) to replacerack and pinion boot and breather tubes off the vehicle. Beginner stages include removing the outer tie rod and then the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by disconnecting the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters. Keep the boot clamp for disposal. Mark down the breather tube position on the gear assembly before taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube. During installation cut a new boot clamp to fit on the Rack and Pinion Boot while applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Place the breather tube according to the previously marked position on the Rack and Pinion Boot's molded nipple. Keep the Rack and Pinion Boot free of twisting and puckering during installation; adjustments by hand should rectify any improper fitting before seating it into the gear assembly groove. Seating the gear assembly groove should be preceded by manual adjustment of the boot position when required. Use j 22610 pliers to install and crimp boot clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot before you apply pressure from both plier ends to install tie rod end clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Completion of the outer tie rod assembly happens when you install the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.