Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Replace the boot after removal.
Risk of Damaging the Boot Due to Improper Handling.
- Do not crush the boot folds.
- Do not bring the boot into contact with hard or sharp objects.
-- Check the seating of the boot on the steering gear for damage. Replace the steering gear if the seal seat is damaged.
-- Coat the seating of the inner boot all around and evenly with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 .
-- Coat the steering gear on both sides with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 . Turn the steering gear as far as the stop on either side to do so.
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Slide the boot onto the steering gear housing with a new clamp.
-- Make sure that the boot is seated correctly.
- The boot must fit in the groove and on the steering gear.
-- Tension the inner clamp -1-. Refer to Figure.
-- Secure the spring clip -3- on the boot -2- with the : VAS6362 , and pay attention to the installation position at the same time. Refer to Figure.
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .