Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Boot

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Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied grease packet into the small end of the steering gear boot cavity. Apply the remainder of the grease on the shaft where the small end of the steering gear boot meets the shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Boot

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the large end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the steering gear housing groove.

Install the steering gear boot with the large clamp loosely attached but not crimped.

Fig 3: Attaching Steering Gear Boot Clamp On Steering Gear Housing

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the steering gear inner tie rod end groove.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp

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Fig 5: View Of Jam Nut & Boot Clamp

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Install the steering gear inner tie rod nuts approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) from the steering gear boot clamp.
Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) .
Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod ends. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
Check the front wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .