Steering Gear Boot: Installation

Apply the specified grease to the steering gear-to-bellows boot mating surface and bellows boot groove on the tie-rod.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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1. Install the new steering gear bellows boot.
2. Install the new inner bellows boot clamp. Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
3. Install the new outer bellows boot clamp.
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If equipped. Install the underbody shield. Refer to: Engine Front Undershield .
Thread the tie rod end jam nut onto the tie rod.

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