How do you replace the outer steering gear boot on Nissan Altima?

Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next, remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Take off the outer rack and pinion boot clamp by pinching the ends together with pliers, and cut off the inner boot clamp using diagonal cutters, then slide the boot off. Before installing the new boot, wrap the threads on the end of the steering rod with tape to prevent damage to the small end of the new boot. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove on the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, then have the wheel alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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Nissan Altima Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
Part Number: D8204-JA00A
$18.35 MSRP: $24.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SL, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
Part Number: D8203-3KA0A
$64.51 MSRP: $86.02
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- Other Name: Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2018 Nissan Altima | 25SL/Moon Roof, Base, Entry, S, S PDS, SL, SR, SV, SV Navigation, Tech | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
Part Number: D8203-JA00A
$14.66 MSRP: $19.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 48203-JA00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SL, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48204-5Y025
$30.79 MSRP: $41.05
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: PLASTIC
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48204-5Y026
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SL, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48203-8J025
$14.05 MSRP: $18.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Inner Tie Rod Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SE-R, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48204-8J025
$14.91 MSRP: $19.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Inner Tie Rod Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SE-R, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Cover-Column Hole
Part Number: 48950-JA000
$71.69 MSRP: $95.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hole Cover, Lower Boot, Steering Column Hole Cover
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SL, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
Part Number: D8203-6CA0A
$110.00 MSRP: $146.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Nissan Altima | Platinum, S, SL, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5L | KR20DDET, PR25DD
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Nissan Altima Cover-Column Hole
Part Number: 48950-7Y000
$85.16 MSRP: $127.96
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover-Column Hole. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Coupling Shield, Hole Cover, Lower Boot
- Replaces: 48950-8J001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2006 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SE-R, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48204-2Y025
$30.79 MSRP: $41.05
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48204-5Y026
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48203-2Y025
$28.79 MSRP: $38.38
You Save: $9.59 (25%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48203-VG026
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Cover-Column Hole
Part Number: 48950-JA800
$82.96 MSRP: $110.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Boot, Steering Column Hole Cover
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Nissan Altima | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48203-2B026
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear; Boot Kit, Inner Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Nissan Altima | GLE, GXE, SE, XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L | KA24DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48203-AL525
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: PLASTIC
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48203-VG026
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Nissan Altima | Base, S, SE, SL, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Altima Boot Kit-Power Steering Gear
Part Number: 48203-2B025
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit, Inner Tie Rod Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Nissan Altima | GLE, GXE, SE, XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L | KA24DE

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Boot Kit Power Steering Gear
D8204-JA00A
Q: How do you replace the outer steering gear boot on Nissan Altima?
A: Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next, remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Take off the outer rack and pinion boot clamp by pinching the ends together with pliers, and cut off the inner boot clamp using diagonal cutters, then slide the boot off. Before installing the new boot, wrap the threads on the end of the steering rod with tape to prevent damage to the small end of the new boot. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove on the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, then have the wheel alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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