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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)
Mechanical Repairs
2 Chassis
211 Steering System
211-03 Steering Linkage
Diagnosis and Testing
Removal and Installation
Steering Gear Boot
Steering Linkage - Steering Gear Boot
Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation
General Equipment
Pincers
Materials
Name
Specification
Grease
ESB-M1C119-B
Removal
Remove the tie-rod end.
For additional information, refer to
Tie-Rod End
in this section.
Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
NOTE:
Make sure the tie-rod is clean before removing the steering gear boot.
Remove the steering gear boot.
Discard the clamps.
Installation
NOTE:
Lubricate the steering gear boot.
Install the steering gear boot.
Using a suitable pair of
pincers
, install a new steering gear boot inner clamp.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering gear boot outer clamp is located over the recess in the tie-rod.
Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new steering gear boot outer clamp.
Install the tie-rod end locknut.
Install the tie-rod end.
For additional information, refer to
Tie-Rod End
in this section.
Mechanical Repairs
2 Chassis
211 Steering System
211-03 Steering Linkage
Diagnosis and Testing
Removal and Installation
Steering Gear Boot
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