Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod & Boot Contact Areas

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Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied grease packet into the small end of the steering gear boot cavity. Apply the remainder of the grease on the shaft where the small end of the boot meats the shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Boot
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NOTE:
Ensure the large end of the boot is firmly seated in the gear housing groove.
Install the boot with the large clamp loosely attached but not crimped.

Fig 3: Crimping Steering Boot Clamp With Special Tool J 22610
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Using the J 22610, crimp the steering gear boot clamp.
NOTE: Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the steering linkage inner tie rod end groove.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Gear Clamp On Steering Gear Boot
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Install the steering gear boot clamp (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Length
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Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nuts approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) from the steering gear boot clamp.
Install the power steering gear. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Install the rack and pinion outer tie rods. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Check the front wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .