Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Replace the boot each time it is removed.

Coat the inside of the joint boot seat all the way around and evenly with Power Steering Gear Grease before installing. Refer to the parts information.

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the seal seat on the steering gear housing is damaged, the steering gear must be replaced.

Before installing, coat the steering rack with the grease supplied in the repair set.

CAUTION:

Do not use other grease under any circumstances.

For this purpose, turn steering to stop toward both sides in succession.

For clearer illustration, steering gear has been removed in the illustration.

-- Grease the steering rack on the toothed side -A- and on the thrust piece side with grease.

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NOTE:

To grease the rack, only use Power Steering Gear Grease. Note: there are different types of grease for the left and right. For allocation. Refer to the parts information.

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Guide new clamp and boot onto tie rod.

-- Install the nut -1- and tie rod -3- up to the marking applied during removal.

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-- Tighten the nut -2- to the specification. Counterhold the tie rod end -3-. Slide the boot onto the steering gear housing with a new clamp.

-- Make sure the boot is seated correctly on the power steering gear.

-- The boot must fit in the groove and on the contour of the power steering gear.