OEM 2006 Buick Lucerne Rack and Pinion Boot

2006 Buick Lucerne Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace a Rack and Pinion Boot for Off Vehicle on 2006 Buick Lucerne?

  A: You can start boot and rack replacements by getting the j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to remove the hex jam nut and outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. First remove the tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot before utilizing side cutters to discard the old boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot assembly. You should remove the Rack and Pinion Boot from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. When putting together the system start by applying grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly . After that set a new boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot before placing the new Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . The Rack and Pinion Boot needs to fit naturally in its groove without any twisting or puckering. Check for the right fit and ease in the gear assembly groove when hand-adjusting the Rack and Pinion Boot before installation. Crimp the boot clamp to the Rack and Pinion Boot using j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Use pliers to pinch both ends together and install the tie rod end clamp then drive the hex jam nut into the inner tie rod assembly for secure connection.