Tools Required

J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer

1. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
2. Remove the hex 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 (2) with side cutters.



5. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
6. Discard the boot clamp.
7. Inspect the rack and pinion boot (1) for damage.
8. Look for gear oil leakage inside the rack and pinion boot (1).
9. Drain the oil.
10. Clean the rack and pinion boot (1) with solvent.

1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).



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).

Important: The rack and pinion boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape. If the rack and pinion boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot 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. 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. Install the hex jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
9. Assemble the outer tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .