Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install the inner sockets.
Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear housing assembly.
Install the small-diameter side of the boots to the groove of the inner sockets.
For GI, go to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Small-Diameter Side Of Boots To Groove Of Inner Sockets
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Install the boot clamps to the boots, as shown.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the large-diameter boot clamps.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot Clamps To Boots
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Tool number : KV40107300 ( - )
Crimp the large-diameter boot clamps, using Tool.
Install the cylinder tubes to the gear housing assembly.
Install the lock nuts and outer sockets to the inner sockets.

Fig 3: Clamping Boot Band
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Thread the outer sockets onto the inner sockets to the specified length "L", then tighten the lock nuts to the specification. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ". Reconfirm that the tie rod length "L" is within specification.
Maximum inner socket length "L" : 115.2 mm (4.54 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod Components And Rod Length Measurement Area
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