Installation Procedure

Position a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1) loosely on the steering gear boot (2).

Fig 1: NEW Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
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Position the steering gear boot (2) on the steering gear.
Partially lower the vehicle.
From the engine compartment, use the CH-22610 pliers to tighten the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1).
Raise the vehicle.
Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (2)» Install

Fig 2: 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
If servicing the right side steering gear boot, install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LT1) and Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LT4)
If servicing the left side steering gear boot, install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LT1) and Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LT4)