Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Check the steering gear for wear.

- The steering gear must be replaced if corrosion, damage, wear or debris can be seen on the steering rack.

- If no lubricating film can be seen on the steering rack, the steering gear must be replaced.

- Do not lubricate the steering rack.

-- Push the new clamp on the boot.

-- Install the tie rod and tighten.

-- Slightly grease the boot sealing surface to the steering gear. Allocation. Refer to Parts Information.

-- Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear.

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-- Secure the new clamp -1- on the boot using Pinch-on Clamp Tool: VAS 6199A .

-- Clamp the clamp -1- until reaching the deformation -arrow-.

-- Perform the axle alignment. Refer to Axle Alignment .