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Old 01-22-2011, 08:46 PM   #1
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Default Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

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Attached is a picture of my '97 txt steering. The old steering rack boot was busted up, so I ordered a new one. I have read the manual for how to separate this piece to install a new bellows, but when I try to, it's not coming apart. I have been taking 2 wrenches (1 on the left side where you can see slots for it, and the other right beside it where it "looks" like they join) and trying to turn. Nothing is happening. I don't want to over-turn them and break something. Am I doing this right?

The area I drew in red shows where the bellows installs.
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:04 PM   #2
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

the small nut is the lock. Back it off and turn the tie rod end unscrewing it from the unit. Note how many threads show behind the lock nut so you can put it back where it is... hope this helps
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:09 PM   #3
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

so the small nut only has 1 slot for a wrench? how do I 'back it off'?
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Old 01-25-2011, 12:00 PM   #4
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

Here is a better picture. I need to confirm that I am supposed to separate this assembly where #1 and #2 join. Is this correct?
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Old 01-25-2011, 12:24 PM   #5
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

Hold the end of 2 with channel locks and turn 1 down
1 is a lock nut. Then turn 2 and 1 out to remove it.
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Old 01-25-2011, 12:29 PM   #6
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

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Hold the end of 2 with channel locks and turn 1 down
1 is a lock nut. Then turn 2 and 1 out to remove it.
Thanks for this. But, I need to make sure I correctly understand.

From what you said, if I hold #2 and turn #1 down, that means the threads are backwards. Is this correct?
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Old 01-25-2011, 01:42 PM   #7
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

Bell just do what I said hold the rack end and crack the nut loose
and then un thread the rack end and the nut out of the rack.
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

I'm just trying to make sure I turn the nut the correct direction. I don't want to damage anything.
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Old 01-25-2011, 02:42 PM   #9
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

you wont damage the anything. that nut is not that tight. I cannot remember if its counterclock wise or clock wise.
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Old 01-25-2011, 03:31 PM   #10
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Default Re: Bellows Steering Boot Replacement

I dont think you have enough @$$ behind those wrenches to hurt anything, nut #1 is a jam nut, loosen that up and it will come out easy. You only need to loosen a lil bit not all the way, I usually loosen them about 1/2 turn so i know where it goes back to thread wise.
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