STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT LH


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      Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new steering rack boot LH.

    2. Install the steering rack boot LH to the groove on the rack housing.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

      • Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.

  2. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


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      Using SST, install a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09521-24010
      Clearance
      3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

  5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH


    1. Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip LH.

  6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

      SST
      09616-00011

      Tech Tips

      If the result is not as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.