Installation Procedure
- Position a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp on the steering gear boot.
- Apply a small amount of grease on the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear housing where the steering gear boot sits.
- Install the large end of the steering gear boot (1) to the steering gear rack housing (2).
- Install the small end of the steering gear boot (1) to the inner socket boot groove (3).
- Using J-35910 Band Clamp Crimping Pliers tighten the steering gear inner boot clamp (3)
- Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2) - InstallCAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:Align the match marks previously made on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) - Install 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement - Install
- Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications (Front)) and Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications (Rear))