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 Cadillac Models:
60 Special | 1993 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
Allante | 1987-1993 | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Value Leader | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
DeVille | 1988-1999 | Base, Concours, d'Elegance, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
Eldorado | 1988-2002 | Base, Biarritz, ESC, ETC, Sport, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
Fleetwood | 1988-1993 | 60 Special, Base, Brougham, d'Elegance | 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
Seville | 1988-1997 | Base, SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Cadillac DeVille?
A: When performing Rack and Pinion Boot replacement on vehicles use the j 22610 service boot clamp installer (J 22610). Start your proceeding by disconnecting the outer tie rod and detach the hex jam nut present on the inner tie rod assembly . You will find the tie rod end clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot so use side cutters to remove it before discarding this component. Inspection of the Rack And Pinion gear assembly requires boot removal followed by examination of damage and internal oil leak condition. Dump all oil from the area then thoroughly clean the Rack and Pinion Boot with solvent. To build the Rack and Pinion Boot assembly apply boot clamp onto the boot unit before adding grease to both component assemblies. Then fit the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Check the boot's alignment by touching it with your hand to prevent buckling then place it correctly into the shaft assembly groove. Use the j 22610 to clamp and form the boot clamp on the boot before using the plier to set the tie rod end clamp. You must reattach the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
Q: How to Change the Rack and Pinion Boot on a Cadillac Eldorado?
A: For Rack and Pinion Boot replacement start with a service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to extract the outer tie rod then the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly . Start by removing the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot then cut off the boot clamp using side cutters from the Rack and Pinion Boot . Dispose of the boot clamp . Before breather tube removal or Rack and Pinion Boot removal mark the breather tube position relative to the gear assembly. Remove first the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube . Assemble the Rack and Pinion Boot by placing a new boot clamp onto the boot then lubricate the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before setting the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Set the breather tube in position against its marked location on the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot to check proper seating without twisting or puckering the boot in the gear assembly groove. Use the j 22610 service boot clamp installer to install the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot then perform the crimping operation. Pinch the pliers onto the Rack and Pinion Boot for installation of the tie rod end clamp followed by hex jam nut installation to finish the process on inner tie rod assembly .
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Cadillac CTS?
A: To replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on the vehicle, first, the installation of the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) into the Steering Column. Lift the vehicle and withdraw the wheel from the tire. Make sure that the wheels are straight ahead, steering column in lock position, to ensure it is disconnected from the steering gear, prevent damage occurs. Take off the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and disengage the intermediate shaft from the power gearing unit. Then, take off the outer tie rod and the power steering gear holding bolts and then carefully align the power steering gear for working with the dust boot. Slack off the jam nut from the inner tie rod, followed by the detachable inner outer clamps from the Rack and Pinion Boot, then latterly, remove it Rack and Pinion Boot. Upon installation, mount the new Rack and Pinion Boot and a new inner clamp so that the keystone clamp plier (J 22610) can crimp the boot clamp. Mount the outer clamp, then the inner jam nut on the inner tie rod, and mount the power steering gear. Do not forget to install the power steering gear retaining bolts by tightening them to 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs), followed by installing the outer tie rod. Attach the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear and tighten the lower pinch bolt at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs). Switch the tire and wheel, then drop the vehicle, and lastly, but not least remove the j 42640 from the Steering Column before adjusting the front toe.