Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 894

4-3
STEERING SYSTEM
9) Bend lock washer toward plain surface of ball joint, after
removing gearbox ASSY from stand.
When bending lock washer, always put ball joint on plain
block. Do not leave sharp edge on bent lock washer.
A18-128
Fig. 111
10) Fit clips (large and middle) to boot, and then install boot
to gearbox while holding boot flange.
After installing boot, fold back boot flange to the extent that
large clip can not be seen_
a. Before installing boot, be sure to apply grease to the groove
of tie-rod.
b. Install fitting portions of boots to the following portions in
both sides of assembled steering gearbox.
• The groove on gearbox
• The groove on ball joint
• The groove on the rod
c. Make sure that boot is installed without unusual inflation
or deflation.
Clip (middle)
L4-318
Fig. 112
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Apply grease
Reverse after installing
L4-1418
Fig. 113
11) Fix boot end with clip (small).
Clip (small)
L4-1419
Fig. 114
a. Use screwdriver with blunted tip to prevent boot from
damage, when installing.
b. After installing, check boot end is positioned into groove
on tie-rod.
12) If tie-rod end was removed, screw in lock nut and tie-rod
end to screwed portion of tie-rod, and tighten lock nut
temporarily in a position as shown in the illustration.
AlB-aBO
Fig. 115