Installation Procedure

Install the new inner tie rod boot clamp (1) onto the inner tie rod boot (3).

Fig 1: Installing New Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp to Inner Tie Rod Boot
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Prior to the inner tie rod boot (3) installation, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly (2) and the power steering gear assembly (1).
Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).
Align the breather tube with the mark made during removal and the molded nipple of the inner tie rod boot.
Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the power steering gear assembly until the inner tie rod boot (3) is seated in the power steering gear assembly groove.
Important: The inner tie rod boot (3) must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the inner tie rod boot (3) is not shaped properly, adjust the inner tie rod boot (3) by hand before installing the boot clamp.
Install the inner tie rod boot (3) onto the inner tie rod assembly (2).

Fig 2: Aligning Breather Tube With Mark
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Using the J 22610 Install the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) on the inner tie rod boot (2) by firmly crimping the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).

Fig 3: Installing Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp to Inner Tie Rod Boot
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Install the inner tie rod small boot clamp (2).

Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rod Small Boot Clamp
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Install the inner tie rod jam nut (2) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 5: Installing Inner Tie Rod Jam Nut To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tire and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front end alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 6: Installing Outer Tie Rod To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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