Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting 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.
-- Grease the seating area of the inner boot all around and evenly with steering gear grease.
-- 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.
-- Secure the spring clip -3- on the boot -2- with the Hose Clip Pliers:VAS 6362 , 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 .