How to remove and install rack and pinion boots on GMC Sierra?

To remove and install rack and pinion boots, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the tie-rod ends and the locknuts. Remove the outer boot clamps with pliers, cut off the inner boot clamps, and throw them away. Mark the location of the breather tube in relation to the rack and pinion assembly, then remove the boots and the tube. Apply grease to the exposed ends of the toothed rack before installing new boots. To install new boots, install a new clamp on the inner end of the boot. Apply grease to the groove on the tie-rod and the mounting grooves on the rack and pinion. Line up the breather tube with the marks made during removal (if applicable) and slide the new boot onto the rack and pinion housing. Make sure the boot isn't twisted, then tighten the new inner clamp. Install the outer clamps and tie-rod end locknuts. Finally, install the tie-rod ends and have the front-end alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Tie Rod End Dust; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Tie Rod End Dust; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaced by: 86570735
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- 2014-2024 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, Crew Cab 6'6" Box 1/2 Ton, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl5.3L
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- Other Name: BOOT KIT, Tie Rod End Dust; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2009-2013 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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- 1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- 1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- 2002-2005 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
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GMC Sierra Rack and Pinion Boot

The GMC Sierra Rack and Pinion Boot is there mostly to protect the steering rack from invading grit and moisture. It seals at both ends of the steering rack so that the gear set doesn't wear out prematurely. Made of a tough rubber, this Rack and Pinion Boot forms a flexible barrier to keep dirt, water, and road debris out, while its tight fit traps lubricant within the housing of the rack. Without the Rack and Pinion Boot, contaminants can enter the teeth of the steering gear and increase the friction, leaving the rack and pinion unit vulnerable to failure or heavy steering effort. Across multiple production years, the brand has been using the same simple rubber sleeve design, demonstrating that a single style, well-sealed, will handle the demands of both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive pickups. Hence, drivers will not be faced with confusing varieties. As the Rack and Pinion Boot is passive and is constantly flexing as the wheels turn and the suspension travels, splitting or cracking of the boot can be noticeable with age, indicating the immediate need for replacement before costlier damage spreads along the steering assembly. Owners of GMC trucks like the Sierra are in luck when a fresh Rack and Pinion Boot helps keep steering precise, internal grease intact, and component life extended. This adds to why each GMC and each Sierra built with rack and pinion steering relies on this small yet important part.

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GMC Sierra Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install rack and pinion boots on GMC Sierra?
A:
To remove and install rack and pinion boots, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the tie-rod ends and the locknuts. Remove the outer boot clamps with pliers, cut off the inner boot clamps, and throw them away. Mark the location of the breather tube in relation to the rack and pinion assembly, then remove the boots and the tube. Apply grease to the exposed ends of the toothed rack before installing new boots. To install new boots, install a new clamp on the inner end of the boot. Apply grease to the groove on the tie-rod and the mounting grooves on the rack and pinion. Line up the breather tube with the marks made during removal (if applicable) and slide the new boot onto the rack and pinion housing. Make sure the boot isn't twisted, then tighten the new inner clamp. Install the outer clamps and tie-rod end locknuts. Finally, install the tie-rod ends and have the front-end alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.