2. Release the inner clip of the protective cover and pull the cover off the steering gear (see photo).
3. Check the condition of the protective cover; replace it if it is damaged or if it is loose on the steering gear or tie rod. The brackets should be replaced if they are damaged or do not secure the boot properly.
4. Thoroughly clean the tie rod and steering gear housing. Use fine-grained sandpaper to remove any corrosion, burrs or sharp edges that could damage the sealing lips of the new boot when installing it.
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5. If the steering gear is not filled with grease enough, add grease of the same type; if there is no such grease, the steering gear must be removed from the vehicle, disassembled and cleaned of old grease, and then assembled and filled with new grease of the type specified in Specifications type (see Chapters 18 and 19).
6. If a significant amount of grease has been lost from the steering gear, rotate the steering gear from one extreme position to the other several times to force out as much old oil as possible. Measure the amount of oil that has leaked out, install the boot and secure one clamp as described below, then inject the full amount of oil under the sealing lip of the boot and into the steering gear, then secure the second clamp.
7. When installing, lubricate the sealing lips of the protective boot and push it into place, then secure the first bracket and replace any lost grease as noted above.
8. Place the protective boot evenly on the tie rod and secure the remaining bracket.
9. Install the ball joint and the tie rod lock nut (Chapter 20).
10. When checking the operation of the steering mechanism, also make sure that the protective cover does not interfere with the movement of the rod and does not bulge; if necessary, loosen the clamps and re-position the protective cover, then re-tighten the clamps, losing as little grease as possible.