Steering Gear and Linkage: Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install the inner sockets.
Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear housing assembly.

Fig 1: Installing Large-Diameter Side Of Boots To Gear Housing Assembly
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Install the small-diameter side of the boots to the groove of the inner sockets.
Install the boot clamps to the boots, as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot Clamps
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CAUTION: Do not reuse the large boot clamps.
Crimp the large boot clamps, using Tool.

Fig 3: Crimping Large Boot Clamps
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Tool number: KV40107300 (-)
Install the cylinder tubes to the gear housing assembly.
Install the lock nuts and outer sockets to the inner sockets.
Thread the outer sockets onto the inner sockets to the specified length "L", then tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ". Reconfirm that the tie-rod length "L" is within specification.

Fig 4: Identifying Tie-Rod Length (L)
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Maximum inner socket length (L), Refer to [ Service Data and Specifications ].