Installation Procedure

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Prior to the rack and pinion boot installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod (2) and the power steering gear (1).
Install the rack and pinion boot (3) onto the inner tie rod (2).
Install the breather tube while aligning the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the rack and pinion boot.
Important: The rack and pinion boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way.

If the rack and pinion boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
Install the rack and pinion boot onto the power steering gear (1) until the rack and pinion boot (3) is seated in the power steering gear groove.

Fig 1: Installing Rack & Pinion Boot Onto Inner Tie Rod
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Install the boot clamp (1) on the rack and pinion boot (2).
Crimp the boot clamp (1) using the J-22610 .

Fig 2: Installing Boot Clamp Onto Rack & Pinion Boot
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Install the new boot clamp (2) onto the rack and pinion boot (1).

Fig 3: Installing New Boot Clamp Onto Rack & Pinion Boot
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Install the hexagon jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod (1).
Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 4: Installing Hexagon Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod
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