Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1) loosely on the steering gear boot (2).
- Install the steering gear boot (2) on the steering gear.
- Lower the vehicle.
- From the engine compartment, use the J-22610
pliers to secure the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1).
- Raise the vehicle.
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- Install the steering gear boot outer clamp (2).
- Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- If servicing the right side steering gear boot, install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
- If servicing the left side steering gear boot, install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.