Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

Place spacer on end of rack bar.
Apply medium strength thread locker to threads of inner socket. Tighten inner socket to specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install large end of boot (1) to steering gear housing.

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CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot.
Apply silicone grease between the inner socket and small end of boot (2).
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 (B).

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Install large boot clamp (A) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamps.

Tool number : KV40107300 (J-51751)
Install outer socket to inner socket.
Adjust inner socket (1) to standard length (A), then tighten inner socket lock nut (B) to specification. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Verify inner socket length after tightening lock nut.

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Inner socket length (A) : Refer to STEERING LINKAGE - NON-XD MODELS .
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.
- Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily the above value.
- Inspect to make sure no boot deformation has occurred during toe-in adjustment. Adjust boot as necessary.