How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Malibu?

You need the service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to help with installing the Rack and Pinion Boot on your vehicle. First remove the outer tie rod before removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by unscrewing the tie rod end clamp attached to the Rack and Pinion Boot then cut off the boot clamp with side cutters from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Pull out the Rack and Pinion Boot from its position on the Rack And Pinion gear assembly then discard the boot clamp. Look for any damage on the Rack and Pinion Boot and examine the boot interior for gear oil seepage before moving on. Drain any oil present. Use solvent to clean the Rack and Pinion Boot. During Rack and Pinion Boot assembly use a new boot clamp to secure the boot onto the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before attaching the boot to the inner tie rod assembly. Double-check that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains a straight shape without any puckering. Grasp the Rack and Pinion Boot by hand to straighten it before placing it into the gear assembly groove. Use service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to crimp the boot clamp in position on the Rack and Pinion Boot. The tie rod end clamp installation requires pinching the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot before you reinstall the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.

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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 26035404
$246.05 MSRP: $390.65
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Inner Tie Rod Boot; Boot Kit; Dust Seal; Outer Tie Rod Seal; Boots; Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Boot Part Number: 84630955
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- Other Name: Boot Assembly-Intermediate Steering Shaft; Boot, Steering Gear Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 23449527
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 13354440
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
- Replaces: 13286689
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 21011025
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder; Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit; Rack & Pinion Boot.; Inner Tie Rod Boot; Boot Kit; Boot; Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 15944383
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod End Dust; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit; Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod
- Replaces: 15267559
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Tie Rod Boot, Green Line Part Number: 15944083
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Steering Tie Rod; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot; Boot Kit
- Replaces: 22687088
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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The Rack and Pinion Boot in Chevrolet Malibu cars is a rubber element that located between steering wheel and the rack and pinion system to avoid other contaminants from getting into the rack and pinion system to increase the lifespan of the rack and pinion system. It indicates that through fashioning a seal on the two extremities of the rack the boot performs a very vital role of eradicating any possible harm as well as preserving the efficacy of the steering apparatus. Damage to the Rack and Pinion Boot create loophole to the working mechanism of the steering system, making it more susceptible to failure. Of course, throughout the production of Malibu models, various types or styles of Rack and Pinion Boot may have been used, and these will have their own features and characteristics for the optimal performance and long lasting.

Chevrolet Malibu Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on Chevrolet Malibu?
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You need the service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to help with installing the Rack And Pinion Boot on your vehicle. First remove the outer tie rod before removing the hex jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Begin by unscrewing the tie rod end clamp attached to the Rack and Pinion Boot then cut off the boot clamp with side cutters from the Rack and Pinion Boot. Pull out the Rack and Pinion Boot from its position on the Rack And Pinion gear assembly then discard the boot clamp. Look for any damage on the Rack and Pinion Boot and examine the boot interior for gear oil seepage before moving on. Drain any oil present. Use solvent to clean the Rack and Pinion Boot. During Rack and Pinion Boot assembly use a new boot clamp to secure the boot onto the Rack And Pinion gear assembly and apply grease to both the inner tie rod assembly and the Rack And Pinion gear assembly before attaching the boot to the inner tie rod assembly. Double-check that the Rack and Pinion Boot maintains a straight shape without any puckering. Grasp the Rack and Pinion Boot by hand to straighten it before placing it into the gear assembly groove. Use service boot clamp installer (J 22610) to crimp the boot clamp in position on the Rack and Pinion Boot. The tie rod end clamp installation requires pinching the pliers on the Rack and Pinion Boot before you reinstall the hex jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.