Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Rack And Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp

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Install the new steering gear boot clamp (1) onto the steering gear boot (2).

Fig 2: View Of Rack And Pinion Gear Assembly, Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Rack And Pinion Boot

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Prior to steering gear boot installation, apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and the steering gear (1).
Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod (2).

IMPORTANT: The steering gear boot must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the steering gear boot is not shaped properly, adjust it by hand before installing the steering gear boot clamp.

Install the steering gear boot onto the steering gear (1) until the steering gear boot (3) is seated in the groove on the steering gear housing.

Fig 3: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp

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Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (1) with pliers J 22610 or equivalent. See Special Tools .
Pinch the pliers together on the steering gear boot (2) in order to install the steering gear boot clamp.

Fig 4: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Clamp

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Compress the steering gear boot clamp (2) and install it onto the steering gear boot (1).

Fig 5: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut

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Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) to the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .