GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Buick
🢒
2003
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LeSabre
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Steering
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Power Steering System
🢒 Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 24319-B
Universal Steering Linkage Puller
•
J 22610
Keystone Clamp Plier
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
.
Remove the hex jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod.
Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
Remove the rack and pinion boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot.
Remove the rack and pinion boot (1) from the steering gear.
Installation Procedure
Install the rack and pinion boot (3) to the steering gear.
Install a new rack and pinion boot clamp.
Using
J 22610
Crimp the rack and pinion boot clamp.
Install the tie rod end clamp (2) to the rack and pinion boot (1).
Install the hex jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly.
Install the outer tie rod. Refer to
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the Vehicle.
Adjust the toe alignment. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
in Wheel Alignment.