Grand Prix V8-5.3L (2007)
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.
10. 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).
Important: The inner tie rod boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the inner tie rod boot (3) is not shaped
properly, adjust the inner tie rod boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
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.
