Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

Install large end of boot to steering gear housing.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot.
Apply silicone grease between the inner socket and small end of boot. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove.
CAUTION:
To prevent boot deformation or damage during toe-in adjustment, apply silicone grease between inner socket and small end of boot.
Install small boot clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Large And Small Boot Clamps
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Install large boot clamp using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamps.

Tool number : KV40107300 (J-51751)

Position the inner socket lock nut (C) on the inner socket (1) at the specified distance (A) from the inner socket flat (B). Install the outer socket (2) to the inner socket (1).

Fig 2: Inner Socket Lock Nut (C), Inner Socket (1), Standard Distance (A), Inner Socket Flat (B), Outer Socket (2) and Inner Socket (1)

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Distance (A) from inner socket flat (B) to inner socket lock nut (C)

: Refer to STEERING GEAR .

CAUTION:

Adjust toe-in after this procedure. Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily the value above.
To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.
Inspect to make sure no boot deformation has occurred during toe-in adjustment. Adjust boot as necessary.