Envoy 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
5. Slide the boot (1) towards the center of the gear assembly until the boot seats in the inner tie rod retaining groove.
Important: The boot (1) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the rack and pinion boot (1) is not shaped properly,
adjust by hand before installing the boot clamps (3,4). Be sure arrows on the boot (1) align with range on the gear housing.
6. Crimp the large seal retaining clamp (4) on boot (1) with J 22610.
7. Crimp the small seal retaining clamp (3) to inner tie rod assembly (2) with J 22610.
8. Install the rack and pinion gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
9. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement.
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals Replacement - Off Vehicle
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals Replacement - Off Vehicle
Removal Procedure
Important: Protect the boots from sharp tools and from the sharp edges of surrounding components.
1. Remove the TORX(R) screw (1) from the cylinder line retaining plate (2) at the valve end.
2. Remove the cylinder line retaining plate (2).
3. Loosen both cylinder line nuts (3) on cylinder end of the gear assembly (1).
4. Remove both cylinder line assemblies (2) from the rack and pinion gear assembly (1).
5. Remove and discard the O-rings seals (4) from the valve end (5).
Installation Procedure
