OEM Chevrolet Uplander Rack and Pinion Boot

Chevrolet Uplander Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Tie Rod Boot
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  Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on Chevrolet Uplander?

  A: Start by using keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to unhook the outer tie rod before Rack And Pinion Boot and breather tube replacement operations. First remove the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly followed by removing the Tie Rod End clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Discard the boot clamp through side cutter removal from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Mark where the breather tube rests on the gear assembly before you remove the Rack and Pinion Boot. You should check the inner tie rod for signs of corrosion or contamination after removing the boot. The technician should proceed with the repair but must replace the Rack And Pinion in case any damage is present. Start by removing both the Rack and Pinion Boot and any existing breather tube from service. To install the Rack and Pinion Boot secure a new boot clamp onto the assembly then apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before mounting the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly. When working with a breather tube install it at the designated spot where it should reach the molded nipple of the Rack and Pinion Boot. The Rack and Pinion Boot requires straight installation without puckering or twisting; adjust by hand when necessary. The Rack and Pinion Boot needs manual adjustment if required before locking it into the gear assembly groove for installation. Crimp the boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot through the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Press the pliers against the Rack and Pinion Boot to place the Tie Rod End clamp on the boot. The inner tie rod assembly requires the hexagon jam nut for final installation to finish this task.