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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    GM423443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).
    2. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod, Rack And Pinion Gear & Rack And Pinion Boot
    GM423445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Prior to the inner tie rod boot (3) installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the power steering gear assembly (1).
  3. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
  4. Align the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the inner tie rod boot.
  5. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the power steering gear assembly until the inner tie rod boot (3) is seated in the power steering gear assembly groove.
    6. IMPORTANT: The inner tie rod boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the inner tie rod boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the inner tie rod boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
  6. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
    7. Fig 3: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    GM441313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 22610  install the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) on the inner tie rod boot (2) by firmly crimping the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
  8. Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).
    Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM423441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Hex Jam Nut
    GM297638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  10. Install the rear frame mounting bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  11. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  12. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    13. Fig 6: View Of Steering Rack Assembly
    GM454261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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