OEM 2009 Chevrolet HHR Rack and Pinion Boot

2009 Chevrolet HHR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2009 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: Begin by removing the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End when replacing the steering gear boot of the vehicle. The two-step process starts with removing the discarding inner tie rod nut followed by removing the outer steering gear boot clamp. Then move on to taking off the Rack And Pinion inner tie rod nut. You must cut and get rid of the inner steering gear boot clamp. A thorough examination of the inner tie rod should be done after boot removal to check for corrosion and contamination. Begin the repair work only when no problems with the steering equipment are detected. Take out the boot protecting the steering gear. Within the installation process place a new inner steering gear boot clamp onto the steering gear boot while keeping both the steering gear and Rack And Pinion inner tie rod clean and free of foreign substances. Apply steering gear boot service kit grease onto defined areas before dropping the boot into its designated groove on the steering gear. Add the steering gear boot to the steering gear before you use keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp. The installation continues with the outer steering gear boot clamp along with a new Rack And Pinion inner tie rod nut. Finally reinstall the Rack And Pinion outer Tie Rod End while performing front toe adjustments.