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Steering Gear Boot: Installation

1.

Apply the specified grease to the steering gear-to-boot mating surface and boot groove on the inner tie rod.
Material

: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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2.

Install the new steering gear boot and new clamps.
Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers

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3.

Thread the tie rod end jam nut onto the tie rod.

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4.

If equipped. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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5.

If equipped. Install the underbody air duct and the retainers.

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6.

If equipped. Install the skid plate and the retainers.

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7.

Install the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .

8.

Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .