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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 735 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRACK AND PINION BOOT REPLACEMENT - ONINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).
    Fig 1: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp Onto Inner Tie Rod Boot
    G01673013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).
  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.
    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.
  6. Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Tie Rod Boot Onto Power Steering Gear Assembly
    G01673014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 22610  install the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) on the inner tie rod boot (2) by firmly crimping the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
    Fig 3: Crimping Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp
    G01673015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rod Small Boot Clamp
    G01673016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
    Fig 5: Installing Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01673017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the rear frame mounting bolts.
  11. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  12. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
    Fig 6: Identifying Rack & Pinion Assembly
    G01673018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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