STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY


  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


    1. A01NCSO

      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 LH side.

  3. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT RETAINER (for LH Side)


    1. A01NHGAE08

      Using SST, tighten a new steering rack boot retainer 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 STEERING RACK BOOT RETAINER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    SST
    09521-24010

  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. A01NHJ5E01

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

      SST
      09616-00020

      Tech Tips

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