Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without HP2)

Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without HP2)

Special Tools

J-22610 - Keystone Clamp Pliers

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).




2. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).




3. Remove the outer boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).




4. Remove the inner boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (2) with side cutters.
5. Discard the inner boot clamp.
6. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the NEW inner boot clamp (1) onto the steering gear boot (2).




2. Apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and to the steering gear (1).
3. Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod.
4. Ensure the steering gear boot is not twisted, puckered, or improperly folded.
5. Install the steering gear boot onto the steering gear. Seat the steering gear boot in the groove on the steering gear housing.




6. Install the inner boot clamp (1) to the steering gear boot (2) with the J-22610 - pliers.




7. Install the outer boot clamp (2) to the steering gear boot (1).




8. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) to the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
9. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).