Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Check the steering gear for wear.

- The steering gear must be replaced if corrosion, damage, wear or debris can be seen on the steering rack.

- If no lubricating film can be seen on the steering rack, the steering gear must be replaced.

- Do not lubricate the steering rack.

-- Slide the new clip, new clamp and boot on the tie rod.

-- Slightly grease the boot sealing surface to the tie rod and to the steering gear. Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

-- Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear.

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-- Secure the new clamp -1- on the boot using Pinch-on Clamp Tool:VAS 6199A .

-- Clamp the clamp -1- until reaching the deformation -arrow-.

-- Move the boot -2- on the tie rod -1- on the outside and bring to installation position.

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-- Install the new clamp -2- for the boot -3- on the tie rod -1-.

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-- Perform the axle alignment. Refer to Axle Alignment .