Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Steering Gear Boot Replacement |
Special Tools
CH-804 Clamp PliersFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
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Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
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2. |
If equipped, remove the steering gear heat shield.
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3. |
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (5) from the steering linkage inner tie rod.
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4. |
Remove the steering gear boot clamp (4).
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5. |
Cut and discard the steering gear boot clamp (2).
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6. |
Remove the steering gear boot (3) from the steering gear (1). |
Installation Procedure
1. |
Apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and the steering gear (1) prior to installing the steering gear boot (3).
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2. |
Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod.
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3. |
Install the new steering gear boot clamp (2) onto the steering gear boot (3).
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4. |
Make sure the steering gear boot (3) sits on the steering gear (1) so the steering gear boot (3) is seated in the steering gear (1) assembly groove.
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5. |
Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (2) on the steering gear boot (1) using the
CH-804
Clamp Pliers.
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6. |
Install the steering gear boot clamp (1).
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7. |
Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2).
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8. |
If equipped, install the steering gear heat shield.
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9. |
Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
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