Remove the boot band (A).

Remove the tie-rod clip (B).

Pull the boot (C) away from the ends of the steering gearbox.

Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown.

NOTE: Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise.

Unbend the lock washer (A).

Hold the flat surface sections (A) of the steering rack (B) with one wrench.

Unscrew both rack ends (C) with another wrench.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench.

Remove the lock washer (D).

Remove the rubber stop (E) (if equipped).

Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a workbench as shown.

NOTE: Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a vise.

Install a new rubber stop (A) (if equipped).

Install a new lock washer (B). Align the lock washer tab (C) with the slot (D) on the steering rack (E) while holding the lock washer in place.

Tighten both rack ends with the wrench.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench.

Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots on the rack end joint housing.

Apply multipurpose grease to the boot grooves (A).

Install the boot (A) on the rack end with the tie-rod clip (B).

Fit the boot end in the installation grooves in the housing properly.

After installing the boot, wipe the grease off the threaded section (C) of the rack end.

Install the new boot band (A) by aligning the tab (B) with the hole (C) on the band.

Close the ear portion (A) of the boot band (B) with pincers Oetiker 1098, commercially available or equivalent (C).