Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Special Tools

J-22610 - Keystone Clamp Pliers

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

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.




4. Remove the outer boot clamp (1).
Discard the clamp.
5. Cut the inner boot clamp (3).
Discard the clamp.
6. Remove the steering gear boot (2).
7. Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and steering gear boot contact area of any grease and debris.

Installation Procedure





Note: The steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot must be free of moisture and debris.

1. Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied grease packet to the inside of the small end of the steering gear boot (2). Apply the remainder of the grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod where the small end of the steering gear boot touches the inner tie rod.

Note: Ensure the larger end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering gear.

2. Install the steering gear boot with the NEW inner boot clamp (3) loosely attached.




3. Use the J-22610 - pliers in order to install the NEW inner boot clamp (1).





Note: Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

4. Install the NEW outer boot clamp (2).
5. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) (a) from the outer boot clamp.
6. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
7. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment).
8. Lower the vehicle.