Removing the outer steering arm and boot

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer Steering Arm & Boot

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the steering arm from the wheel spindle.

Slacken off the lock nut.

Remove:

the steering arm and the lock nut
the clamps (1) and (2).

Tape the threads on the inner steering arm to protect the boot when removing.

Remove the boot (3).