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.

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

-- Coat the steering rack with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 on the toothed side -A- and on the thrust piece side. Turn the steering gear all the way to the stop on either side to do so.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Rack Toothed Side -A-

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-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- 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.

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