Steering Gear Boot: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Remove the tie-rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .

2.

NOTE: Count and record the number of turns required to remove the outer tie-rod end jamb nut for reference during installation.

Remove the tie-rod end jamb nut.

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3.

NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the 4 underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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4.

NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the 2 underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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5.

NOTE: If equipped.

NOTE: 4WD shown in illustration, RWD similar.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and the underbody shield.

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6.
- 1.
  
  Remove and discard the outer steering gear boot clamp.
- 2.
  
  Remove and discard the inner steering gear boot clamp.

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7.

Remove the steering gear boot.

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