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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2005SUNFIRE L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING GEARSERVICE AND REPAIRRACK AND PINION BOOT
2005 Pontiac Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN F
Rack and Pinion Boot
2005 Pontiac Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Rack and Pinion Boot
RACK AND PINION BOOT REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the outer tie rod.
2. Remove the nut (5) from the inner tie rod assembly.
3. Remove the tie rod clamp (4).
4. Use side cutters to remove the boot clamp (2).
5. Discard the boot clamp.
6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
2. Apply grease to the inner rod (2) and apply grease to the gear assembly (1) prior to the boot (3) installation.
3. Install the boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly.
IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted or out of shape in any way. An improperly shaped boot must be shaped by hand before installing the boot clamp.
4. Install the boot (3) onto the gear assembly (1) until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove.
5. Install the boot clamp on the boot (1) using tool J 22610 (2).
6. Crimp the boot clamp (2).
7. Install the tie rod end clamp on the boot using pliers.
8. Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
9. Install the outer tie rod.
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the outer tie rod.
2. Remove the nut (5) from the inner tie rod assembly.
3. Remove the tie rod clamp (4).
4. Use side cutters to remove the boot clamp (2).
5. Discard the boot clamp.
6. Remove the rack and pinion boot (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
2. Apply grease to the inner rod (2) and apply grease to the gear assembly (1) prior to the boot (3) installation.
3. Install the boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly.
IMPORTANT: The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted or out of shape in any way. An improperly shaped boot must be shaped by hand before installing the boot clamp.
4. Install the boot (3) onto the gear assembly (1) until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove.
5. Install the boot clamp on the boot (1) using tool J 22610 (2).
6. Crimp the boot clamp (2).
7. Install the tie rod end clamp on the boot using pliers.
8. Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
9. Install the outer tie rod.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.