OEM Buick Rainier Rack and Pinion Boot

Buick Rainier Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

• Tie Rod Boot
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  Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  The procedure to replace a Rack And Pinion Boot demands initial outer tie rod and Rack And Pinion gear removal from the vehicle. Every component of the boot requires replacement during inner tie rod replacement. When using side cutters to remove the Rack and Pinion Boot's small seal retaining clamp and large seal retaining clamp you should avoid cutting through the boot's end while also maintaining the boot's space distance from the tie rod. Pull the Rack and Pinion Boot firmly from the gear before throwing it away. To install the Rack and Pinion Boot add grease to its rib area before placing the new large seal retaining clamp on the boot. Set the boot in position across the inner Tie Rod End while keeping the boot arrows exactly opposite the gear housing markers. Set the new small seal retaining clamp on top of the boot before guiding the boot towards the assembly center where it will firmly seat into the grooves of the inner tie rod while avoiding twisting or puckering. Use j 22610 keystone clamp pliers (J 22610) to crimp the large seal retaining clamp on the boot while crimping the small seal retaining clamp to the inner tie rod assembly. Reinstall the Rack And Pinion gear together with the outer tie rod.