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Steering Gear Boot Replacement

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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD) , or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
  2. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 
1 Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp- Small Clamp
2 Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp- Large Clamp

Procedure

  1. Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp and discard the clamp.
  2. Use the CH-804  boot clamp plier to install a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp.

Special Tools 
CH-804  Boot Clamp Plier
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools 
3 Steering Gear Boot

Procedure

  1. Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering linkage inner tie rod. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement 
  2. Ensure the steering gear boot is seated in the appropriate groove on the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamp.