Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY 

1. Loosen inner socket lock nut (A) and remove outer socket (1).

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   CAUTION:

   To prevent damage, hold outer socket (1) across flats using suitable tool while loosening inner socket lock nut (A).

2. Remove boot clamps and boot.
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse boot clamps or boot.

3. Remove inner socket.

ASSEMBLY 

1. Apply medium strength thread locker to threads of inner socket. Install inner socket and tighten to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View .
2. Install large end of boot (1) to steering gear housing.

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   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse boot.

3. Apply silicone grease between inner socket and small end of boot.
   CAUTION:

   To prevent boot deformation or damage during toe-in adjustment, apply silicone grease between inner socket and small end of boot.

4. Install small end of boot (2) to inner socket boot mounting groove.
5. Install small boot clamp (B).

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   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse boot clamps.

6. Install large boot clamp (A).
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse boot clamps.

7. Install inner socket lock nut and outer socket.
8. Adjust inner socket (1) to standard length (L), then tighten inner socket lock nut (2) to specification. Refer to Exploded View . Verify inner socket length after tightening lock nut.

   Inner socket length (L)

   : Refer to Inner Socket Length .

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   CAUTION:

   To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.