Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp

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Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).

Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod, Rack And Pinion Gear & Rack And Pinion Boot

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Prior to the inner tie rod boot (3) installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the power steering gear assembly (1).

IMPORTANT: The inner tie rod boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the inner tie rod boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the inner tie rod boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.

Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
Align the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the inner tie rod boot.
Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the power steering gear assembly until the inner tie rod boot (3) is seated in the power steering gear assembly groove.

Fig 3: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp

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Using the J 22610 install the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) on the inner tie rod boot (2) by firmly crimping the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).
Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).

Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot
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Fig 5: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Hex Jam Nut

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Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
Install the rear frame mounting bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement .
Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Fig 6: View Of Steering Rack Assembly

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Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .