OEM 2010 Chevrolet Impala Rack and Pinion Boot

2010 Chevrolet Impala Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2010 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: To replace the steering gear boot, first, you should lift and support the vehicle. Disassemble the tire and wheel assembly, and then remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. After that, pull out the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt and the rear frame mounting bolts in order to gain access for tools. Do away with the inner tie rod jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly and the clamp from the internal tie rod boot. Remove the inner tie rod boot branch with the help of side cutters from the inner tie rod boot and throw it out. Before removing the breather tube or the inner tie rod boot, make a mark on the power steering gear assembly where the breather tube is located. Examine the inner tie rod for corrosion or contamination after removing the boot; if none is found, repair it. Disassemble the inner tie rod boot and the breather tube. Installation of the new inner tie rod boot clamp is by positioning it onto inner tie rod boot and applying grease this time on the inside of the inner tie rod assembly and the power steering gear assembly before placing this inner tie rod boot into position. Ensure that there is no twisted or damaged inner tie-rod boot, applying adjustments when required. Line up the breather tube with the mark that was made when removing and with the molded nipple on the inner tie rod boot and set it in place on the power steering gear assembly. While using the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610), firmly crimp the inner tie rod boot clamp to the inner tie rod boot, and then put the inner tie rod small boot clamp and the inner tie rod jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly. Begin with the rear frame mounting bolts and the interim steering shaft, the lower pinch bolt onto the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Ultimately, install the tire and wheel assembly, bring the vehicle down and complete a front end alignment.