Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
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.
-- Push the new clamp on the boot.
-- Install the tie rod and tighten.
-- Slightly grease the boot sealing surface to the steering gear. Allocation. Refer to Parts Information.
-- Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear.
-- Secure the new clamp -1- on the boot using Pinch-on Clamp Tool: VAS 6199A .
-- Clamp the clamp -1- until reaching the deformation -arrow-.
-- Perform the axle alignment. Refer to Axle Alignment .