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Steering Gear Boot: Removal

CAUTION: The steering gear boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear. If the seal is not airtight, the vacuum generated during turning will draw water and contamination into the gear, causing failure of the steering gear components. Zip ties must not be used as they do not provide an airtight seal.
CAUTION: The inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water contamination. Do not allow water to become trapped in the grease or degradation and failure of the joint may occur.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to REMOVAL .
    1. Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.
    2. Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.
      3. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle may result.
      CAUTION: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
    3. Using a tie rod end remover. Separate the outer tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
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    3. NOTE: Count and record the number of turns required to remove the outer tie-rod end for reference during installation.
  3. Remove the tie-rod end.
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  4. Remove the retainers and the skid plate.
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  5. Remove the retainers and the underbody air duct.
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  6. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  7. Remove the tie rod jamp nut.
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  8. Remove and discard the clamps and the steering gear boot.
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