How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Camaro?

To change the Rack and Pinion Boot from the vehicle, start with the j 22610 service boot clamp installer to uninstall the outer tie rod after the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Next, remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using a side cutter. Then remove the Rack and Pinion Boot off the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and discard the boot clamp. Check the Rack and Pinion Boot for possible damage, inspect for gear oil leakage inside the boot, and drain the oil, followed by cleaning the boot with solvent. To assemble, fit a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly and before installing Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot is not twisted or puckered; adjust it manually in case if required and then put it in the gear assembly groove. Using the j 22610, install and crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and then pinch the pliers together applying it to the tie rod end clamp. Lastly, reattach the hex jam nut at the inner tie rod assembly and attach the outer tie rod assembly.

What tools are required to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on Chevrolet Colorado?

The replacement of Rack and Pinion Boot together with breather tube requires these tools from the vehicle: keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). First dismantle the outer tie rod before removing the hexagon jam nut which secures the inner tie rod assembly. To detach the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot you need side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Dispose of the old boot clamp. Before taking off the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube, mark their positions on the gear assembly. When assembling the parts install a new boot clamp onto the new Rack and Pinion Boot and apply 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. Install the breather tube to its original position by aligning it with both the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. The Rack and Pinion Boot should fit without any twists or puckers in its structure. Make necessary adjustments to the boot position by hand before it goes into the gear assembly groove. Crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Use the pliers to crimp the tie rod end clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Finish the assembly by reinstalling the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Malibu?

Begin Rack and Pinion Boot replacement by using the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to detach the outer tie rod and hex jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly. You should first detach the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot by using side cutters to remove its boot clamp and throw away the old clamp. You must remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the gear assembly. We first need to install a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot then apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot must be free of any twist or puckering prior to installation. Before fitting into the gear assembly groove users must set the boot into its proper position by hand. Register the boot clamp using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to mount and crimp the clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot . To install the tie rod end clamp use pliers and close them while applying force to lock the hex jam nut into place on the inner tie rod assembly.

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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
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- SSR | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Trailblazer | 2002-2009 | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, North Face, SS | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Trailblazer EXT | 2002-2006 | LS, LT, North Face | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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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 Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1995-2005 | Base, LS, LS Sport, RS, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Celebrity | 1989-1990 | Base, CL, Eurosport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Classic | 2004-2005 | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Impala | 2000-2013 | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, LS, LS Sport, LT, LTZ, Police, SS | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Impala Limited | 2014-2016 | LS, LT, LTZ, Police | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX
- Lumina | 1990-2001 | Base, Euro, LS, LTZ, Z34 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Lumina APV | 1990-1996 | Base, CL, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Malibu | 1997-2003 | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Monte Carlo | 1995-2007 | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, LS, LS Competition, LS Sport, LT, LTZ, SS, SS 35th Anniversary Edition, SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition, SS High Sport, SS Pace Car, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
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- City Express | 2015-2018 | LS, LT | 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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- Trailblazer | 2021-2024 | ACTIV, L, LS, LT, RS | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS, 3 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Part Number: 84924894
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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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- Equinox | 2022-2024 | LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Part Number: 86803987
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- Other Name: Boot Assembly-Intermediate Steering Shaft; Lower Boot; Boot; Boot, Steering Shaft U Joint
- Replaces: 23317134
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- Silverado 1500 | 2019-2023 | Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, PPV, RST, SSV, WT, ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 LD | 2019 | Custom, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 LTD | 2022 | Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, RST, SSV, WT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Suburban | 2021-2023 | Commercial, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Tahoe | 2021-2023 | Commercial, High Country, LS, LT, PPV, Premier, RST, SSV, Z71 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Colorado | 2023 | LT, Trail Boss, WT, Z71, ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
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- Equinox | 2010-2017 | L, LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 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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- 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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- Malibu | 2016-2024 | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 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
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- Silverado 1500 | 2009-2013 | Hybrid | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-FLEX (FHEV), 8 Cyl 6.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
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- Other Name: Boot Assembly-Intermediate Steering Shaft; Boot, Steering Gear Shaft
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Part Number: 92227423
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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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- Camaro | 2010-2015 | LS, LT, SS, Z/28, ZL1 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.0 L GAS
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Part Number: 19259255
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot; Boot, Steering Tie Rod
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- Caprice | 2011-2013 | PPV | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX
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Part Number: 93742565
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot
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- Aveo | 2004-2011 | Base, LS, LT, Special Value | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Aveo5 | 2007-2011 | LS, LT, Special Value | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Part Number: 15944383
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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
- Replaces: 15267559
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- Malibu | 2008-2012 | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Part Number: 26075957
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Silverado 1500 | 1999-2007 | Base, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, SS, WT, Z71 Off-Road | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 Classic | 2007 | Hybrid, LS, LT, SS, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 HD | 2005-2006, 2001-2003 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 HD Classic | 2007 | LT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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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 Chevrolet Models:
- Beretta | 1990 | Base, GT, GTZ, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Cavalier | 1989-1990 | Base, RS, VL, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Corsica | 1989 | Base, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Chevrolet Tie Rod Boot
Part Number: 88963416
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Rear Wheel Steering Actuator; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26091589
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Avalanche 1500 | 2002-2004 | Base, North Face, On Road Edition, WBH, Z66, Z71 | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Avalanche 2500 | 2002-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 | 2002-2004 | Base, Hybrid, LS, LT, SS, WT, Z71 Off-Road | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 1500 HD | 2002-2003 | LS, LT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 2500 | 2002-2004 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Silverado 2500 HD | 2002-2004 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Silverado 3500 | 2002-2004 | Base, LS, LT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Suburban 1500 | 2002-2004 | LS, LT, Z71 | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Suburban 2500 | 2002-2004 | LS, LT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Tahoe | 2002-2004 | LS, LT, Z71 | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Tie Rod Boot
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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Camaro?
A: To change the Rack and Pinion Boot from the vehicle, start with the j 22610 service boot clamp installer to uninstall the outer tie rod after the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Next, remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot and cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot using a side cutter. Then remove the Rack and Pinion Boot off the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and discard the boot clamp. Check the Rack and Pinion Boot for possible damage, inspect for gear oil leakage inside the boot, and drain the oil, followed by cleaning the boot with solvent. To assemble, fit a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly and before installing Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot is not twisted or puckered; adjust it manually in case if required and then put it in the gear assembly groove. Using the j 22610, install and crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot and then pinch the pliers together applying it to the tie rod end clamp. Lastly, reattach the hex jam nut at the inner tie rod assembly and attach the outer tie rod assembly.
Tie Rod Boot
26095459
Q: What tools are required to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The replacement of Rack and Pinion Boot together with breather tube requires these tools from the vehicle: keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). First dismantle the outer tie rod before removing the hexagon jam nut which secures the inner tie rod assembly. To detach the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot you need side cutters to remove the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Dispose of the old boot clamp. Before taking off the Rack and Pinion Boot and the breather tube, mark their positions on the gear assembly. When assembling the parts install a new boot clamp onto the new Rack and Pinion Boot and apply 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. Install the breather tube to its original position by aligning it with both the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. The Rack and Pinion Boot should fit without any twists or puckers in its structure. Make necessary adjustments to the boot position by hand before it goes into the gear assembly groove. Crimp the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Use the pliers to crimp the tie rod end clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot. Finish the assembly by reinstalling the hexagon jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
Tie Rod Boot
26035404
Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Begin Rack and Pinion Boot replacement by using the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to detach the outer tie rod and hex jam nut on the inner tie rod assembly. You should first detach the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot by using side cutters to remove its boot clamp and throw away the old clamp. You must remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the gear assembly. We first need to install a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot then apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before placing the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot must be free of any twist or puckering prior to installation. Before fitting into the gear assembly groove users must set the boot into its proper position by hand. Register the boot clamp using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to mount and crimp the clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot . To install the tie rod end clamp use pliers and close them while applying force to lock the hex jam nut into place on the inner tie rod assembly.