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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM423441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    2. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod, Rack And Pinion Gear & Rack And Pinion Boot
    GM423445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Prior to rack and pinion boot installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the rack and pinion gear assembly (1).
  3. Install the rack and pinion boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
    4. IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the rack and pinion boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
  4. Install the rack and pinion boot onto the gear assembly (1) until the rack and pinion boot (3) is seated in the gear assembly groove.
    5. Fig 3: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    GM423451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) with J 22610  .
  6. Crimp the boot clamp (1).
  7. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Hex Jam Nut
    GM297638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the hex jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  9. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly; refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
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