Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without RC1)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Steering Gear Boot Clamp Special Tools Power Steering CH-22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Steering Linkage CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without RC1) — figure 1

3. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
4. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove
5. Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.

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6. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) » Loosen

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7. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) » Remove

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Caution

Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

8. Using CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator (1), remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

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9. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) » Remove

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10. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) » Remove

Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without RC1) — figure 7

11. Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (1) » Remove

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12. Steering Gear Boot Clamp (1) » Remove and DISCARD

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13. Steering Gear Boot (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

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1. Position a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1) on the steering gear boot (2).
2. Steering Gear Boot (2) » Install

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3. Steering Gear Boot Clamp (1) » Tighten - use CH-22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers (2)

4. Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (1) » Install

5. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) until aligned with the previously placed matched mark on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Caution

Ensure the Outer Tie Rod Boot is not twisted or deformed during assembly. If the boot is twisted or deformed, damage to the boot will occur.

6. If reusing the steering linkage outer tie rod (1), add a small amount of grease on the lip of the rubber boot seal to prevent twisting or deforming of the boot. Do NOT apply grease to the ball joint stud. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
7. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) » Install

Caution

Fastener Caution.

8. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

9. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) during the front toe adjustment procedure.

10. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Install

11. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

12. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

13. Lower the vehicle.

14. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment