How should the boot clamp be oriented when installing it on the R22T manual steering gear?

Install the boot clamp so it faces the rear of the vehicle when the gear housing is attached to the body, which avoids interference with other parts. The diagram specifies 5-15 mm (0.20-0.59 in) positioning, −30° to 30° orientation, and R40 mm (1.57 in) or less.

How much force is used when twisting the steering boot clamp?

Twist the boot clamp in the direction shown (left turn or right turn) while applying 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).

At what angle should the boot clamp be crossed after twisting?

Cross the boot clamp at the twisted portion at an angle of 40° to 70°, on both the housing side and the tube side.

What steering gear model does this procedure apply to?

The page is titled 'Manual Steering Gear and Linkage — R22T', so it applies to the R22T manual steering gear.

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Nissan R22T Manual Steering Gear Boot Clamp Assembly & Adjustment (ST-11)

Manual steering gear boot clamp assembly and adjustment instructions

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Service manual page with R22T manual steering gear boot clamp assembly and adjustment steps and orientation figures.

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This is one page (ST-11) from a Nissan factory service manual covering the manual steering gear and linkage, model R22T, in the section 'Assembly and Adjustment (Cont'd)'. The page provides three illustrated boot clamp installation steps for the steering rack. First, the boot clamp must be installed so it faces the rear of the vehicle when the gear housing is attached to the body, to avoid interference with other parts; the accompanying diagram (SST563A) specifies a clamp position of 5-15 mm (0.20-0.59 in), an orientation of −30° to 30°, and a bend radius of R40 mm (1.57 in) or less. Second, the boot clamp is twisted in the direction shown (left turn or right turn depending on side) while applying a pull of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb), as shown in figure SST440A. Third, the boot clamp must be crossed at the twisted portion at an angle of 40°-70°, on both the housing side and the tube side, per figure SST611A. The left margin contains fragments of text from an adjacent page that are cut off in this scan.

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How should the boot clamp be oriented when installing it on the R22T manual steering gear?: Install the boot clamp so it faces the rear of the vehicle when the gear housing is attached to the body, which avoids interference with other parts. The diagram specifies 5-15 mm (0.20-0.59 in) positioning, −30° to 30° orientation, and R40 mm (1.57 in) or less.
How much force is used when twisting the steering boot clamp?: Twist the boot clamp in the direction shown (left turn or right turn) while applying 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).
At what angle should the boot clamp be crossed after twisting?: Cross the boot clamp at the twisted portion at an angle of 40° to 70°, on both the housing side and the tube side.
What steering gear model does this procedure apply to?: The page is titled 'Manual Steering Gear and Linkage — R22T', so it applies to the R22T manual steering gear.