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Preliminary Procedure
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Remove the steering gear bolts and reposition the steering gear to gain access the steering gear boot inner clamp. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement
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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Procedure
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod. |
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp |
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Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp Procedure
- Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp.
DISCARD the clamp.
- Use the DT-35910
pliers to install the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp.
NOTE:
- Position the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp on the steering gear boot before installing the boot on the steering gear.
- The NEW steering gear boot inner clamp CANNOT be installed correctly with the steering gear bolted in place. The steering gear bolts MUST be removed and the steering gear repositioned in order to use the special tool correctly.
Special Tools
DT-35910
Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools |
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Steering Gear Boot Procedure
- After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement
- Install the steering gear boot and ensure the boot is seated in the assembly groove of the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamps.
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