Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering gear.
2. Loosen the jam nut then remove the tie rod end and jam nut.
Boot Seal
3. Remove the outer clamp from the rubber boot.
4. Remove the boot inner clamp.
5. Mark the breather tube location on steering gear before removing the rubber boot.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the boot outer groove (tie rod) with silicone type lubricant. Ensure that the boot is not twisted.
2. Align the breather tube with the reference mark on the steering gear.
3. Position and align the new boot over the housing.
4. Install inner clamp on the rubber boot and the snorkel clamp.
5. Install outer clamp on the inner tie rod.
6. Install the jam nut and the tie rod end.
7. Install steering gear.
