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Steering Rack Boot: Installation

  1. Put a small amount of grease into new tie rod dust boot.
  2. Install dust boot onto tie rod end with suitable tool and a press.
    Fig 1: Installing Dust Boot
    G01078761Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fill the new steering rack boot with specified grease.

    Specified grease : Approx. 66 oz (30g) 

  4. Apply a coat of sealant to inside of boot to rack housing contact area.
  5. Install steering rack boot.
  6. Install retaining clip on boot.
  7. Install tie rod jam nut and align with mark made before removal.
  8. Install tie rod end and rotate to align with mark made before removal.
  9. Tighten tie rod jam nut.

    Tightening torque: 40-55 lb.ft (54-75 N.m, 5.6-7.6 kg.m) 

    Fig 2: Installing Tie Rod End & Aligning Marks
    G01078762Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install tie rod to knuckle arm.
  11. Install tie rod nut and tighten to specified torque. If necessary, tighten nut farther to install cotter pin.

    Tightening torque: 22-33 lb.ft (29-44 N.m, 3-4.5 kg.m) 

  12. Install new cotter pin.
  13. Install plastic undercover.
  14. Install wheel and tire.
  15. Lower vehicle.
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