Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
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.
Assembly Procedure
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.
