OEM 2007 Buick Lucerne Rack and Pinion Boot

2007 Buick Lucerne Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2007 Buick Lucerne?

  A: The first step when replacing the Rack and Pinion Boot requires technicians to use j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) for outer tie rod removal following standard procedure instructions. After removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly you must take off the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Use side cutters to separate the boot clamp which then gets discarded from the Rack and Pinion Boot assembly. You must separate the Rack and Pinion Boot from the gear assembly. The assembly process starts with applying new boot clamp to Rack and Pinion Boot and lubricating inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before setting new Rack and Pinion Boot onto inner tie rod assembly. Check that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains its normal shape while free of twists or puckered formation. Hand adjust the Rack and Pinion Boot to correct its fit before placing it into the gear assembly groove. The installation and crimping of the boot clamp uses j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) on the Rack and Pinion Boot . By pinching the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot you can add the tie rod end clamp before reinstalling the hex jam nut into the inner tie rod assembly.