Contents: Removal ⇓ Installation ⇓
Removal
Remove the tip (joint) from the steering rod (1).
Unscrew the lock nut (2) from the steering rod.
Loosen the outer (1) and inner (2) fastening clamps using suitable pliers. Remove the outer clamp.
Power steering: Remove the ventilation hose (1).
Pull the rubber boot outward through the steering rod (2).
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Note: If the cover has been damaged for a long time, dirt particles may get under it. Together with the lubricant, they act as an abrasive paste and damage the steering mechanism. In this case, as well as in the presence of rust on the steering rack, the steering mechanism must be repaired.
Installation
Clean the steering rod (C) and lightly lubricate it.
Lightly lubricate the cover (B) at the points where it is attached (E) and place it on the steering rod (C).
Secure the boot to the steering rack housing (A) with a clamp (D).
Secure the boot to the steering rod with a clamp, for which the boot flange should be tightly seated in the groove on the rod.
Tighten the lock nut on the steering rod.
Install the tie rod end.
Lower the car.
Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.
Check if the cover has turned. If so, loosen the clamp and turn the cover back. Tighten the clamp.