OEM 2000 Chevrolet Venture Rack and Pinion Boot

2000 Chevrolet Venture Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion boot and breather tube on 2000 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: The j 22610 service boot clamp installer enables replacement tasks for Rack and Pinion Boot and breather tube components from vehicle systems. Start by removing the outer tie rod followed by hex jam nut removal from the inner tie rod assembly. First remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot then use side cutters to cut off the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot. Start by detaching and discarding the boot clamp from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before removing the Rack and Pinion Boot from its position. To start analyze the Rack and Pinion Boot for any signs of damage while checking inside it for gear oil leakage before draining the oil and cleaning the boot with solvent. The first step for assembly involves attaching a new boot clamp to the Rack and Pinion Boot before applying grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . After this, place the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot must not twist or fold over. Manual adjustment of the boot's fit aligns it with the gear assembly groove prior to insertion. Attaching the Rack and Pinion Boot requires using j 22610 to install the boot clamp before squeezing the pliers to fit the tie rod end clamp. Place the hex jam nut onto the inner tie rod assembly before finishing installation.