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Preliminary Procedures
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (V-Series)
- Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V-Series)
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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Procedure
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod. |
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Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp |
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Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp Procedure
- Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp.
DISCARD the clamp.
- Use the DT-39510
pliers to install a NEW steering gear boot inner clamp.
Special Tools
DT-35910
Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools |
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Steering Gear Boot Procedure
- After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear boot and ensure the boot is seated in the assembly groove of the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamps.
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