Installation Procedure

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Position a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (1) on the steering gear boot (2).
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Steering Gear Boot (1) - Install
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Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp - Tighten- use DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers (1)
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (1) - Install
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NOTE:
Tighten the inner tie rod nut (1) during the steering wheel angle and front toe adjustment procedure.

Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) until aligned with the previously placed matched mark on the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod - Install - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment