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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 339 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRACK AND PINION BOOT REPLACEMENTASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Assembly Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Assembly Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Boot Clamp And Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new boot clamp (1) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).
    2. Fig 2: Rack & Pinion Gear Assembly, Boot & Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    GM416140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. If present, 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. 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.
  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.
    6. Fig 3: Using J 22610 To Install Boot Clamp
    GM416163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2) withJ 22610  .
  7. Crimp the boot clamp (1).
  8. Pinch the pliers together on the rack and pinion boot (2) in order to install the tie rod end clamp.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp At Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tie rod end clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).
    10. Fig 5: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Hex Jam Nut
    GM297638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the hexagon jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
  11. To assemble the outer tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
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