Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, while noting 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.
-- Turn the steering wheel into straight ahead position.
-- Lightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the tie rod with grease from the repair kit.
-- Push the new clips and boot -2- as shown on the tie rod -1-.
- The boot must fit in the groove -arrow- and on the steering gear.
-- Secure the spring clamp on the boot using the Hose Clip Pliers :V.A.G 1275A .
-- Lightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the steering gear housing with grease from the repair kit.
-- Slide the boot onto steering gear housing.
-- Tighten the new clamp -1- using the Locking Pliers :VAS 6199 to the extent shown -arrow-.
-- Install the lock nut on the tie rod up to the marking made during removal.
-- Install the tie rod up to the marking made during removal.
-- Tighten the lock nut -2- to tightening specification, while counterholding on tie rod end -1-.
-- Perform a vehicle alignment. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .