Gearbox Boots

Inspect both sides of the gearbox boot as follows, and correct the defects if necessary.

1. The (A) and (B) positions of the gearbox boot are fitted in (A) and (C) grooves of gearbox and the rod.
2. Clips are fitted outside of positions (A) and (B) of boot.
3. Check that there is no cracks or holes in the boot.
   NOTE: Rotate (B) position of gearbox boot against the torsion produced by the adjustment of toe-in etc. Apply grease to the groove (C).
   Fig 1: Identifying Gearbox Boot Positions

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