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Preliminary Procedures
- Remove Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- If servicing the right side steering gear boot, remove the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement (NXC)
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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut |
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp |
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Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp Procedure
- Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp.
DISCARD the clamp.
- Use the DT-35910
pliers to install a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp.
Special Tools
DT-35910
Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools |
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Steering Gear Boot Procedure
- After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (FWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LF3, NXC)
- Install the steering gear boot and ensure the boot is seated in the assembly groove of the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamps.
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