Removal the steering gear boot
1. Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.
2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the tie rod end (see above).
4. Completely loosen the wheel alignment lock nut.
Note: Before removing the steering gear boot, it is necessary to blow it out with compressed air to prevent any contaminants from getting inside.
5. Cut off the large clamp (2) of the boot.
6. Remove the small clamp (2) and remove the boot from the steering gear.
Installing the steering gear boot
Note: Be sure to replace the boot and its clamps with new ones after each removal.
1. Clean the contact surfaces between the steering gear with a cleaning agent.
2. Apply silicone grease to the contact surfaces of the boot on the ball joint side to prevent the boot from twisting.
Note: Make sure that air is released from under the steering gear boots.
3. Install the boot on the steering gear.
4. Secure the boot with new clamps.
5. Install the tie rod end (see above).
6. Check the wheel alignment angles (see chapter "Suspension").
6. Tighten the front wheel alignment lock nut.
7. Install the front wheel on the vehicle.
8. If necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles.