How to remove the steering gear boot for Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?

To remove the rack and pinion boot, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle, then support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and proceed to remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Use pliers to remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp and cut off the inner boot clamp with diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. Before installing the new boot, wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with tape to protect the small end of the new boot. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion, ensuring it seats in the groove in the steering rod, and install new clamps. Remove the tape and proceed to install the tie-rod end. For installation, start by installing the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. Finally, have the front end alignment checked.

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Chevrolet HHR 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:
- 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR | 5 DOOR HIGH ROOF HATCHBACK, 5 DOOR HIGH ROOF HATCHBACK SS, 5 DOOR HIGH ROOF PANEL, 5 DOOR HIGH ROOF PANEL SS, 5 DOOR UPLEVEL HIGH ROOF HATCHBACK, 5 DOOR UPLEVEL HIGH ROOF PANEL | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 4 Cyl 2.4L

Chevrolet HHR Rack and Pinion Boot

The Steering Rack Boot or the Rack and Pinion Boot in the Chevrolet HHR is an important rubber piece that acts as a purely mechanical guard to the steering rack and keeps out dirt and contaminants that would degrade or harm the rack and pinion assembly. Through the application of the Rack and Pinion Boot with the two seals on each ends of the rack, failure and overall destruction to the steering mechanism is significantly hindered. Rack and Pinion Boot ought to be checked and kept on a concise intermittent schedule to prevent any problem that may occur because of crack or damage; thereby, sustaining the Chevrolet HHR performance.

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Chevrolet HHR Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Boot Kit, Steering Gear
15225591
Q: How to remove the steering gear boot for Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?
A: To remove the rack and pinion boot, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle, then support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and proceed to remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Use pliers to remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp and cut off the inner boot clamp with diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. Before installing the new boot, wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with tape to protect the small end of the new boot. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion, ensuring it seats in the groove in the steering rod, and install new clamps. Remove the tape and proceed to install the tie-rod end. For installation, start by installing the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. Finally, have the front end alignment checked.