Steering Gear Boot Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Removal Procedure: 

The procedure for the left-hand component is identical to that for the right-hand side. 

1. Remove front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

2. Make sure that the wheels are pointed directly forward.
3. Loosen the steering tie rod locknut (1).

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

4. Use a wrench to unscrew the inner tie rod (1) completely.

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

5. Separate inner tie rod (1) from outer tie rod (2).

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

6. Remove nut (1).
7. Remove the clamp (2) and the steel band clamp (3).

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

8. Guide out the steering gear boot (1) from the inner tie rod and from the steering gear and remove.

Installation Procedure: 

Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

1. Push the steering gear boot (1) onto the steering gear (2).

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

2. Position the clamp (1) and the steel band clamp (2) as shown and fasten with suitable pliers.

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

3. Connect the inner tie rod (1) with outer tie rod (2).

   Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

4. Use a wrench to turn the inner tie rod (1) to adjust the toe to the specified value. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS
5. Tighten the tie rod lock nut (1).

   Torque: 65 Nm 

6. Install front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
7. Diagnostics, Programming and Setup. Refer to DIAGNOSTICS, PROGRAMMING AND SETUP USING SCAN TOOL IN SERVICE