Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing
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CAUTION:
There is a risk of destroying the steering gear if the boot is faulty.
Moisture and dirt could enter.
- Check the splines on the steering rack for a visible lubricating film.
- If the film of grease is missing, replace the steering gear.
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Vehicles with active suspension: pay attention to the safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE SUSPENSION .
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.
-- Remove the nut from the tie rod.
-- Open the spring clamp -3- with the Hose Clip Pliers:V.A.G 1921 and remove it.
-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear.