How to replace a steering gear boot?

Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp with a pair of pliers. Cut off the inner boot clamp with a pair of diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. 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. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove in the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.

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Ford Taurus Boot
Part Number: 8G1Z-3K661-A
- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
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2008-2012 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC VCT SMPI | 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, CVT Select Shift Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Taurus Boot
Part Number: F78Z-3K661-AA
- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: RH or LH steering gear boot
- Position: Passenger Side And Driver Side
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2000-2007 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S
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Ford Taurus Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Answers

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Q: How to replace a steering gear boot?
A: Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp with a pair of pliers. Cut off the inner boot clamp with a pair of diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. 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. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove in the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.