OEM 2008 Buick Lucerne Rack and Pinion Boot

2008 Buick Lucerne Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on 2008 Buick Lucerne?

  A: To remove the steering gear boot off the vehicle first, use the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to take off the outer tie rod. Next, you need to take out the hex jam nut from the inner assembly of the tie rod and take off tie rod end clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Cut the boot clamp from the Rack and Pinion Boot away using the side cutters and throw the clamp away, then pry the Rack and Pinion Boot loose from the Rack And Pinion gear assembly. For assembly, slide on a new boot clamp onto the Rack and Pinion Boot and grease inner tie rod assembly and Rack And Pinion gear assembly before installing the Rack and Pinion Boot onto the inner tie rod assembly . Make sure that the Rack and Pinion Boot itself is not twisted or puckered. Modifiy by hand if necessary before placing it in the gear assembly groove. Screw the boot clamp on the Rack and Pinion Boot, crimp by applying the keystone clamp pliers (J 22610). Pinch the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot to install the tie rod end clamp, followed by reinstalling the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly to complete the process.