Installation Procedure

Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp (3) @ Steering Gear Boot (2)» Loosely install

Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot
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Install a NEW clamp.
Apply the lubricant from the service kit to the steering linkage inner tie rod and to the steering gear boot.
Steering Gear Boot (2)» Install
Use the CH-804 tensioner to tighten the steering gear boot inner clamp (1).

Fig 2: Steering Gear Inner Boot Clamp
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2)» Install

Fig 3: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1)» Install
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod» Install - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment