Installation Procedure
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- Apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and the steering gear (1) prior to installing the steering gear boot (3).
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- Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod.
- Install the new steering gear boot clamp (2) onto the steering gear boot (3).
- Make sure the steering gear boot (3) sits on the steering gear (1) so the steering gear boot (3) is seated in the steering gear (1) assembly groove.
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- Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (2) on the steering gear boot (1) using tool J 22610
. See Special Tools .
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- Install the steering gear boot clamp (1).
- Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2).
- Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .