OEM 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Begin Rack And Pinion boot and breather tube replacement starting with j 22610 keystone clamp pliers for outer Tie Rod removal then inner Tie Rod nut removal followed by outer Rack And Pinion boot clamp removal. Begin by taking out the inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp then throw it away. Before you detach the Rack And Pinion boot and tube from the assembly, note their position on the gear. Check the steering linkage inner Tie Rod for corrosion or any contamination present. The task can proceed when no damage is identified. After installing the new inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp onto the new Rack And Pinion boot apply grease to the steering linkage inner Tie Rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion before setting the boot onto the inner Tie Rod. Install the breather tube which must create a straight alignment with both the removal mark and the molded nipple of the Rack And Pinion boot. The new inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp must be tightened using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) only after making sure the Rack And Pinion boot remains free of twists or puckering. End the installation by placing the outer Rack And Pinion boot clamp followed by reattachment of the steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut to its correct spot then placement of the steering linkage outer Tie Rod.