Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Ciew Of Rack Assembly, Tie Rod Clamp, Nut And Rack & Pinion Boot

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Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Rod & Gear Assembly Lubrication Points

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Apply grease to the inner rod (2) and apply grease to the gear assembly (1) prior to the boot (3) installation.

Fig 3: Ciew Of Rack Assembly, Tie Rod Clamp, Nut And Rack & Pinion Boot

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IMPORTANT:

The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted or out of shape in any way. An improperly shaped boot must be shaped by hand before installing the boot clamp.

Install the boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly.
Install the boot (3) onto the gear assembly (1) until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove.

Fig 4: Boot Clamp And Drive Line Seal Clamp Pliers

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Install the boot clamp on the boot (1) using tool J 35910 drive line seal clamp pliers (2).
Crimp the boot clamp.
Install the tie rod end clamp on the boot using pliers.
Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod assembly.
Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .