Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Install the inner sockets.
Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear housing assembly.
Install the small-diameter side of the boots to the groove of the inner sockets.

Fig 1: Identifying Boot And Boot Clamp Of Large And Small Side
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Install the boot clamps to the boots, as shown below.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the large boot clamps.

Fig 2: Identifying Large And Small Boot Clamp
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Crimp the large boot clamps, using Tool.
Tool number: KV40107300 (-)

Fig 3: Installing Boot Band
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Install the cylinder tubes to the gear housing assembly.
Install the lock nuts and outer sockets to the inner sockets.
Thread the outer sockets onto the inner sockets to the specified length (L), then tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ". Reconfirm that the inner socket length (L) is within specification.
Inner socket length (L): "STEERING GEAR "

Fig 4: Identifying Inner Socket Length
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CAUTION: Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment may not be the above value.