Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle

RACK AND PINION BOOT AND BREATHER TUBE REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE




1. To remove the outer tie rod.
2. Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).




3. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).




4. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
5. Discard the boot clamp (1).




6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) and the breather tube, if present, from the rack and pinion gear assembly.

IMPORTANT: If a breather tube is present, mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly before removal of the rack and pinion boot.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE




1. Install the new boot clamp (1) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).




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. If present, install the breather tube while aligning the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the rack and pinion boot.
5. 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.

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.




6. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) with J 22610.
7. Crimp the boot clamp (1).
8. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.




9. Install the tie rod end clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).




10. Install the hexagon jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
11. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer.