Installation Procedure

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Important: Make sure the rack and pinion boot is seated in the groove (2) on the steering gear actuator.

Install the boot to the steering gear.
Install the outer clamp (1) retaining the boot (2) to the steering gear.

Fig 1: Installing Outer Clamp Retaining Boot To Steering Gear

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Install the inner clamp (3) retaining the boot (2) to the steering gear.

Fig 2: Installing Inner Clamp Retaining Boot To Steering Gear
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Using the J 22610, crimp the retaining clamp (1) to the steering gear.
Install the tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod. Tighten the nut to 65 N.m (48 ft lbs).
Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .