Steering Tie Rod Protective Boot — Replacement (Opel Zafira A)

It is necessary to replace the steering rod boot if it is damaged. It is also necessary to remove the boot when replacing the steering rod.

Note: The operation is shown using the example of the left steering rod protective boot. The right protective boot is replaced in the same way.

Sequence of execution

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Mark the position of the lock nut and tip on the steering rod so as not to disturb the wheel alignment angles during assembly, and loosen the tightening of the lock nut of the steering rod tip (see "Tie Rod End - Replacement").

3. Use pliers to squeeze the tabs of the outer clamp and remove it from the steering rod protective cover.



4. Using a 13 mm wrench, unscrew the steering rod from the tip, holding the tip with a 14 mm wrench.



5. Using a 21 mm wrench, unscrew the lock nut from the steering rod end, holding the rod from turning with a 13 mm wrench, and remove the clamp.





6. We cut the second clamp of the protective cover with side cutters.

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7. Remove the protective cover from the steering rod.



8. Clean the ball joint from dirt and old grease. Apply new grease.

9. Install the new protective cover in the reverse order. When installing the tip, screw it to the mark or the number of turns calculated when removing. If necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles at the service station.