GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 269

2-38 Power Steering System
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Assembly Procedure
Tools Required
J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer
Steering
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.
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