STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

  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 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 NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

    Tip:

    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.

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      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

    Tip:

    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

    Tip:

    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.

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      Tip:

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