Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot Components

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NOTE: The steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot must be free of moisture and debris.

Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied lubricant packet to the inside of the small end of the steering gear boot (2). Apply the remainder of the lubricant to the steering linkage inner tie rod where the small end of the steering gear boot touches the inner tie rod.

NOTE: Ensure the larger end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering gear.

Install the steering gear boot with the NEW inner boot clamp (3) loosely attached.

Fig 2: Inner Boot Clamp

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Fig 3: Distance Between Inner Tie Rod Nut And Outer Boot Clamp

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NOTE: Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Install the NEW outer boot clamp (2).
Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) (a) from the outer boot clamp.
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
Lower the vehicle.