Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Rack And Pinion Boot Replacement
^
Tool Required:
-
J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer
-
Or Equivalent
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Do all steps under "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT," refer to OUTER TIE ROD.
2. Hex jam nut (7) from inner tie rod assembly (12).
3. Tie rod end clamp (8).
4. Boot clamp (11) with side cutters and discard.
5. Rack and pinion boot (10).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New boot clamp (11) onto rack and pinion boot (10).
2. Apply grease to inner tie rod (12) and gear assembly (30) prior to boot installation.
^
Boot (10) onto inner tie rod assembly (12).
3. Boot (10) onto gear assembly (30) until seated in gear assembly groove.
Important: Boot (10) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the boot is not shaped properly, adjust by hand before
installing boot clamp (11).