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Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Special Tools

CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers

1. Remove the steering linkage outer track rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .



2. Remove the steering linkage inner track rod nut (1).
3. Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).



4. Loosen the steering gear inner boot clamp (1). Mark installation position of boot clamp (1) on steering gear.



5. Remove the steering gear boot (1).

Note: After removing the boot, inspect the steering linkage inner track rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the inner track rod.

6. Remove the steering gear inner boot clamp (2).

1. Install a new clamp (2) loosely on the inner part of the steering gear boot.
2. Apply grease from the service kit to the indicated locations.

Note: The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.

3. Install the steering gear boot (1) over the steering linkage inner track rod and onto the steering gear.



4. Adjust boot clamp (1) to marking on steering gear to keep correct installation position.
5. Using CH-804 pliers crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp (1).



6. Install the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
7. Install the steering linkage inner track rod nut (1).
8. Install the steering linkage outer track rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .