STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

    1. C057755C06
      V100135

      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

    Tip:

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

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    1. C302371N01

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

      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

    Tip:

    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)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

    1. C302370N01

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

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      If the left and right steering rack boots do not expand and contract smoothly, use new steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots.