Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

• Replace the boot after removal.

-- Check the seating of the boot on the steering gear for damage. Replace the steering gear if the seal seat is damaged.

-- Turn the steering wheel into straight ahead position.

-- Guide new clamp and boot onto the tie rod.

-- Install the tie rod up to the marking made during removal.

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-- Tighten the lock nut -2- to tightening specification, while counterholding on tie rod end -1-.

-- Lightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the tie rod with grease from the repair kit.

-- Slide the boot -2- onto tie rod -1- as depicted in the illustration.

-- Secure spring clamp on boot using :VAG1275A  .

-- Lightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the steering gear housing with grease from the repair kit.

-- Slide the boot onto steering gear housing.

-- Tighten the new clamp using the :VAS6199  to the extent depicted in the illustration.

-- Perform a vehicle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Perform the basic setting for the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Perform a basic setting to the steering using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.