K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) and the breather tube from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
IMPORTANT: Prior to removing the breather tube or the rack and pinion boot, mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer
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).
4. Install the breather tube while aligning the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the rack and pinion boot.
5. 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.
IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the rack and pinion boot (3) is not
shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
