Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot Components

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Install a new steering gear boot inner clamp (3) loosely on the steering gear boot (2).
Apply the lubricant from the service kit to the steering linkage inner tie rod and to the steering gear boot (2).

NOTE:

The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.

Install the steering gear boot (2) over the steering linkage inner tie rod and onto the steering gear.

Fig 2: Steering Gear Inner Boot Clamp

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Use the CH-804 tensioner in order to crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp (1).

Fig 3: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut

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Install the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
After installation is complete, measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .