Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly: Notes

Special service tool (SST)

49 JP02 001
Adjustable wrench

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49 T025 001
Boot clamp crimpers

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Replacement part

Boot band
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Boot

Oil and chemical type

Grease
Type: Molywhite

CAUTION:

If using a vise, secure the steering gear to the vise using a copper plate or cloth to prevent steering gear damage.

Assemble in the order shown in the figure below.
Install the steering gear and linkage to the front crossmember component.
(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly Components Location With Torque Specification

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Component No.	Refer to
1	Steering gear
2	Tie rod (See TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NOTE .)
3	Boot
4	Boot band (See BOOT BAND ASSEMBLY NOTE .)
5	Boot clamp
6	Locknut
7	Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END ASSEMBLY NOTE .)
8	O-ring
9	Dust cover (See DUST COVER ASSEMBLY NOTE .)