Toyota RAV4 > Suspension and steering > Steering gear boots — replacement

Steering gear boots — replacement

1. Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel.

2. Remove the tie-rod end and jam nut (see Strut assembly (front) — removal, inspection and installation).

3. Remove the outer steering gear boot camp with a pair of pliers (see illustration). Cut off the inner boot camp with a pair of diagonal cutters (see illustration). Slide off the boot.

i. 3a the outer ends of the steering gear boots are secured by spring-type clamps; they’re easily released with a pair of pliers

Toyota RAV4 Suspension and steering | Steering gear boots - replacement _ the outer ends of the steering gear boots are secured by spring-type clamps; they’re easily released with a pair of pliers

i. 3b the inner ends of the steering gear boots are retained by boot clamps which must be cut off and discarded

Toyota RAV4 Suspension and steering | Steering gear boots - replacement _ the inner ends of the steering gear boots are retained by boot clamps which must be cut off and discarded

4. Before installing the new boot, wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with a layer of tape so the small end of the new boot isn’t damaged.

5. Slide the new boot into position on the steering gear until it seats in the groove in the steering rod and install new clamps.

6. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end (see Strut assembly (front) — removal, inspection and installation).

7. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque listed in the Tune-up and routine maintenance Specifications.

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