Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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.

-- Grease the seating area of the inner boot all around and evenly with steering gear grease.

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

Courtesy of AUDI

-- 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.

-- Secure the spring clamp -3- on the boot -2- using the Hose Clip Pliers:V.A.G 1921 . Note the installation position. Refer to Figure.

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