How do you remove the steering gear boot on Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?

To remove the rack and pinion boot, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel and then proceed to remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Next, remove the rack and pinion boot clamps and slide off the boot. Apply grease from the supplied grease packet to the tie-rod and the inner end of the inside of the boot. To install the new boot, slide it into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove on the housing and the groove in the steering rod. Install the clamps securely. Remove the tape and proceed to install the tie-rod end. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Steering Tie Rod; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Steering Tie Rod; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LS SUV, LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Steering Tie Rod; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2018-2021 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L, 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel, 4 Cyl 2.0L
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2022-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L, 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Boot Kit, Steering Gear
Part Number: 15225591
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Steering Tie Rod; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Boot Kit,Steering Gear
Part Number: 19210062
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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Steering Tie Rod; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

Chevrolet Equinox Rack and Pinion Boot

The Rack and Pinion Boot in Chevrolet Equinox vehicles plays an important safety purpose in protection of the steering rack from dust and debris. It is a rubber like flap that closes the ends of the rack, so as to preserve the cleanliness and functioning of the mechanisms inside. Damage or crack to the Rack and Pinion Boot puts the whole rack and pinion system into risk of failure if not well managed. Different Rack and Pinion Boots may have been used in different Equinox models in the years passed, however individual types are not specified. The primary function remains consistent: to protect the steering system from externalal intrusion which could degrade the performance of the system. The Rack and Pinion Boot is essential for the durability and reliability of the steering system of the car.

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Chevrolet Equinox Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you remove the steering gear boot on Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?
A: To remove the rack and pinion boot, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel and then proceed to remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Next, remove the rack and pinion boot clamps and slide off the boot. Apply grease from the supplied grease packet to the tie-rod and the inner end of the inside of the boot. To install the new boot, slide it into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove on the housing and the groove in the steering rod. Install the clamps securely. Remove the tape and proceed to install the tie-rod end. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.