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Clamping Sleeves, Installing:

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-- Install a new clamp -1- and tension it, refer to Tensioning the Inner Clamp .

Boot Assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Boot Assembly Dimension -A-
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-- Align tie rod so that tie rod ball joint pints are in installation location.

-- Insert the tie rod into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

-- Install the front wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Axle alignment, refer to the table in EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

The axle alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.