Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- Replace the boot after removal.
Risk of damaging the boot due to improper handling.
- Do not crush the boot folds.
- Do not bring the boot into contact with hard or sharp objects.
-- Check the seating of the boot on the steering gear for damage. Replace the steering gear if the seal seat is damaged.
-- Grease the seating area of the inner boot all around and evenly with steering gear grease.
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Slide the boot onto the steering gear housing with a new clamp.
-- Make sure that the boot is seated correctly.
- The boot must fit in the groove and on the steering gear.
-- Tension the inner clamp -1-. Refer to Figure.
-- Secure the spring clip -3- on the boot -2- with the Hose Clip Pliers:VAS 6362 , and pay attention to the installation position at the same time. Refer to Figure.
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.