STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY


  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


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      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 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


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Upward
      A01CCA7 Front of the Vehicle

      Install a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp to the No. 2 steering rack boot, making sure that the crimped part of the clamp is in the range shown in the illustration.

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      Using SST, tighten a 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 or twist the 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)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Upward
      A01CCA7 Front of the Vehicle

      Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip to the No. 2 steering rack boot making sure that the tabs of the clip are within the range shown in the illustration.

  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


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      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

      Tech Tips

      If the operation cannot be done as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.