Steering
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RACK AND PINION TIE ROD BOOTS
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ONE OR BOTH
REMOVAL
1.
Remove rack and
previously described.
pinion assembly as
2.
Loosen inner and outer boot(s) clamp screws
and remove boot(s) clamps and discard.
3. Slide damaged boot(s) off tie rod(s).
INSTALLATION
1.(a) If replacing one (1) boot, add
Vb
pint of
specified lubricant to steering rack
assembly via the left end before
proceeding.
(b) If replacing both boots, position and secure
with new clamps one (1) boot invert the
steering rack assembly and add Vi pint of
specified lubricant via the left end.
Notice:
In order to properly add lubricant to rack and
pinion assembly, the rack and pinion assembly
MUST BE removed and filled from LEFT side
(pinion end) only.
2.
Position and secure with new clamps replace-
ment boot (or second boot).
3. Install rack and pinion assembly as previously
described.