Removing the outer steering arm and boot

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).