How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Buick LeSabre?

Start Rack and Pinion Boot replacement using the service boot clamp installer (J22610) to detach the outer tie rod. Start by taking off the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and extracting the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot by cutting it with side cutters then dispose of it. Record the breather tube location on the gear assembly before you start unbending the breather tube or Rack and Pinion Boot. Position the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube off the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. To install the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot place it beside the assembly and apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before putting the Rack and Pinion Boot on the inner tie rod assembly. Position the breather tube at the earlier removal mark while also matching it to the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. Control the Rack and Pinion Boot from getting twisted or puckered. The Rack and Pinion Boot requires manual hand adjustment before using the service boot clamp installer (J22610) to install the boot clamp. The boot clamp must be crimped before inserting the pliers between Rack and Pinion Boot components to connect the tie rod end clamp. The last step requires a hex jam nut installation onto the inner tie rod assembly.

How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Buick Lucerne?

To remove the steering gear boot off the vehicle first, use the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to take off the outer tie rod. Next, you need to take out the hex jam nut from the inner assembly of the tie rod and take off tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot away using the side cutters and throw the clamp away, then pry the Rack and Pinion Boot loose from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. For assembly, slide on a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and grease inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot itself is not twisted or puckered. Modifiy by hand if necessary before placing it in the gear assembly groove. Screw the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot, crimp by applying the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Pinch the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot to install the tie rod end clamp, followed by reinstalling the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the process.

How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube using the J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers on Buick Terraza?

A technician must use j 22610 keystone clamp plier (J 22610) to replacerack and pinion boot and breather tubes off the vehicle. Beginner stages include removing the outer tie rod and then the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by disconnecting the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters. Keep the boot clamp for disposal. Mark down the breather tube position on the gear assembly before taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube. During installation cut a new boot clamp to fit on the Rack and Pinion Boot while applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Place the breather tube according to the previously marked position on the Rack and Pinion Boot's molded nipple. Keep the Rack and Pinion Boot free of twisting and puckering during installation; adjustments by hand should rectify any improper fitting before seating it into the gear assembly groove. Seating the gear assembly groove should be preceded by manual adjustment of the boot position when required. Use j 22610 pliers to install and crimp boot clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot before you apply pressure from both plier ends to install tie rod end clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Completion of the outer tie rod assembly happens when you install the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

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Part Number: 95166045
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Encore | 2013-2022 | Base, Convenience, Essence, Leather, Preferred, Preferred II, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Part Number: 26089593
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Boot.; Boot Kit; Boot; Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Rainier | 2004-2007 | CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Part Number: 26035404
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Inner Tie Rod Boot; Boot Kit; Dust Seal; Outer Tie Rod Seal; Boots; Boot
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1985-2005 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special, Special Edition, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Electra | 1988-1990 | Limited, Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LaCrosse | 2005-2009 | CX, CXL, CXS, Super | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1988-2005 | Base, Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 2002-2005, 1992-1996 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Reatta | 1988-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1988-2004 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Custom, Gran Sport, GS, GSE, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1995-1996, 1988-1993 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Part Number: 23214221
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Enclave | 2018-2024 | Avenir, Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Part Number: 7839156
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- Other Name: Boot Kit (Rack & Pinion); Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1984-1987 | Custom, Estate, Estate Wagon, Limited, Olympia Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Skylark | 1984-1985 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Part Number: 84654816
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Envision | 2021-2023 | Avenir, Essence, Preferred | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Part Number: 23479355
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Envision | 2016-2020 | Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium, Premium II | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2017-2019 | Avenir, Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Regal Sportback | 2018-2020 | Avenir, Base, Essence, GS, Preferred, Preferred II | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Regal TourX | 2018-2020 | Base, Essence, Preferred | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- LaCrosse | 2013-2016 | Base, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Regal | 2014-2017 | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Part Number: 15869896
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Enclave | 2008-2017 | Base, Convenience, CX, CXL, Leather, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Part Number: 13354440
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
- Replaces: 13286689
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- Cascada | 2016-2019 | Base, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- LaCrosse | 2011-2016 | Base, Convenience, CX, CXL, CXS, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Regal | 2012-2017 | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- Verano | 2012-2017 | Base, Convenience, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Part Number: 13271036
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2010-2016 | Base, Convenience, CX, CXL, CXS, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Regal | 2011-2013 | Base, CXL, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Part Number: 42745900
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Encore GX | 2020-2024 | Avenir, Essence, Preferred, Select, Sport Touring | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS, 3 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Buick Tie Rod Boot
Part Number: 21011025
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder; Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit; Rack & Pinion Boot.; Inner Tie Rod Boot; Boot Kit; Boot; Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 2000-2005 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Lucerne | 2006-2011 | CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition, CXS, Super | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1997-2005 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Rendezvous | 2002-2007 | CX, CX Plus, CXL, CXL Plus, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Riviera | 1997-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Terraza | 2005-2007 | CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Buick Tie Rod Boot
Part Number: 7843190
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Gear; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1985-1987 | Limited, Park Avenue, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1986-1987 | Base, Custom, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1991 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1986-1987 | Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Tie Rod Boot
Part Number: 26022939
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Inner Tie Rod Boot; Boot Kit; Boot
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skylark | 1991-1998 | Base, Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Luxury Edition, Olympic Gold Edition | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Boot Kit
Part Number: 26013475
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skyhawk | 1984-1989 | Custom, Limited, SE, Sport, T-Type | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Tie Rod Boot
Part Number: 26009953
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skyhawk | 1989 | Custom, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Skylark | 1989-1991 | Base, Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Luxury Edition | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Cover Seal
Part Number: 10252304
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Gear Shaft; Upper Cover; Boots; Boot
- Replaces: 10434924, 10441129
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1997-2005 | Custom, Limited, Special Edition | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Regal | 1997-2004 | 25th Anniversary Edition, GS, GSE, LS, LSE | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

Buick Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Tie Rod Boot
26035404
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Buick LeSabre?
A: Start Rack and Pinion Boot replacement using the service boot clamp installer (J22610) to detach the outer tie rod. Start by taking off the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and extracting the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot by cutting it with side cutters then dispose of it. Record the breather tube location on the gear assembly before you start unbending the breather tube or Rack and Pinion Boot. Position the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube off the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. To install the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot place it beside the assembly and apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before putting the Rack and Pinion Boot on the inner tie rod assembly. Position the breather tube at the earlier removal mark while also matching it to the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. Control the Rack and Pinion Boot from getting twisted or puckered. The Rack and Pinion Boot requires manual hand adjustment before using the service boot clamp installer (J22610) to install the boot clamp. The boot clamp must be crimped before inserting the pliers between Rack and Pinion Boot components to connect the tie rod end clamp. The last step requires a hex jam nut installation onto the inner tie rod assembly.
Tie Rod Boot
21011025
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Buick Lucerne?
A: To remove the steering gear boot off the vehicle first, use the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to take off the outer tie rod. Next, you need to take out the hex jam nut from the inner assembly of the tie rod and take off tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot away using the side cutters and throw the clamp away, then pry the Rack and Pinion Boot loose from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. For assembly, slide on a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and grease inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot itself is not twisted or puckered. Modifiy by hand if necessary before placing it in the gear assembly groove. Screw the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot, crimp by applying the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Pinch the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot to install the tie rod end clamp, followed by reinstalling the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the process.
Tie Rod Boot
21011025
Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube using the J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers on Buick Terraza?
A: A technician must use j 22610 keystone clamp plier (J 22610) to replacerack and pinion boot and breather tubes off the vehicle. Beginner stages include removing the outer tie rod and then the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by disconnecting the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using side cutters. Keep the boot clamp for disposal. Mark down the breather tube position on the gear assembly before taking out the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube. During installation cut a new boot clamp to fit on the Rack and Pinion Boot while applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Place the breather tube according to the previously marked position on the Rack and Pinion Boot's molded nipple. Keep the Rack and Pinion Boot free of twisting and puckering during installation; adjustments by hand should rectify any improper fitting before seating it into the gear assembly groove. Seating the gear assembly groove should be preceded by manual adjustment of the boot position when required. Use j 22610 pliers to install and crimp boot clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot before you apply pressure from both plier ends to install tie rod end clamps onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Completion of the outer tie rod assembly happens when you install the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.