Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
6. Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
7. Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
Important: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear
assembly.
8. Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).
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.