Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly
- Install hole cover (1), aligning arrow (A) to mark (B) on steering gear housing (2).CAUTION: Do not reuse hole cover.
- Install large end of boot (1) to steering gear housing.CAUTION: Do not reuse boot.
- Apply silicone grease between inner socket and small end of boot.
- Install small end of boot (2) 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).
- Install large boot clamp (A) using suitable tool.CAUTION: Do not reuse boot clamps.
- Install inner socket lock nut and outer socket.
- Adjust inner socket (1) to standard length (A), then tighten inner socket lock nut (B) to specification. Refer to Exploded View . Verify inner socket length after tightening lock nut.
Inner socket length (A)
: Refer to Inner Socket Length .
CAUTION: To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.