OEM 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on 2009 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The first step to replace the Rack And Pinion boot and breather tube requires initial usage of keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to eliminate the steering linkage outer Tie Rod followed by steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut and outer Rack And Pinion boot clamp removal. You should take out and get rid of the inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp. Begin by marking the breather tube's position on the gear assembly before you remove the Rack And Pinion boot together with the breather tube. Check the steering linkage inner Tie Rod for both corrosion and any signs of contaminates during the inspection stage. Continue with the given repair procedure only if the area checks out clean. To build the system, first apply grease to the steering linkage inner Tie Rod assembly and Rack And Pinion before installing the new inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp onto the new Rack And Pinion boot. Coat the steering linkage inner Tie Rod with grease before installing the Rack And Pinion boot on top of the inner Tie Rod. Set the breather tube into the marked spot if used. Prior to positioning the Rack And Pinion boot into its groove make sure the boot curved surface remains free of twists and puckerings. The keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) help crimp the new inner Rack And Pinion boot clamp while the outer Rack And Pinion boot clamp and steering linkage inner Tie Rod nut receive their approximate original placement before reinstalling the steering linkage outer Tie Rod.