STEERING GEAR(When Using the Engine Support Bridge for AWD) REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. A002B4OC06
      B003ZIE Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.

    2. Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage or twist the No. 2 steering rack boot.

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

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


    1. A00271LN09

      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 No. 2 steering rack boot.

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

  5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)


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

  6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A0029UZN01

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

      SST
      09616-00011

      If the operation cannot be performed as specified, use new steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots.