Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the boot after removal.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the boot due to improper handling.

Do not crush the boot folds.
Do not bring the boot into contact with hard or sharp objects.

-- Check the seating of the boot on the steering gear for damage. Replace the steering gear if the seal seat is damaged.

-- Coat the seating of the inner boot all around and evenly with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 .

-- Coat the steering rack on toothed side -A- and on the thrust piece side with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 by turning the steering all the way in the corresponding direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Rack Toothed Side -A-

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-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

-- Slide the boot onto the steering gear housing with a new clamp.

-- Make sure that the boot is seated correctly.

The boot must fit in the groove and on the steering gear.

-- Tension the inner clamp -1-. Refer to Figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- Secure the spring clip -3- on the boot -2- with the :VAS6362 , and pay attention to the installation position at the same time. Refer to Figure.

Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .