20
5. Install the cap screws securing the EPS assembly to
the frame and tighten to 35 ft-lb. Install the cap
screw and new lock nut in the EPS to rack coupler
and tighten to 11 ft-lb.
6. Connect the two electrical connectors; then align the
slot in the steering shaft coupler to the index (flat-
tened) spline on the EPS input shaft and install.
Install but do not tighten the cap screw.
PR759B
7. Install the steering shaft housing. Secure to the frame
with two cap screws and nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
PR897
8. Tighten the cap screw (from step 6) to 25 ft-lb.
9. Install the front storage box.
10. Connect the regulator/rectifier and install the coolant
bottle to the front storage box. Tighten the regulator/
rectifier to 8 ft-lb and the coolant bottle to 48 in.-lb.
11. Install the dash and connect the electrical connectors.
Secure with screws and tighten securely. Do not
over-tighten.
12. Connect the tilt steering mechanism and tighten
securely. Install the shift knob.
13. Install the front access panel, front fenders, and
hood.
14. Install the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel in this
section).
REMOVING RACK AND PINION
NOTE: If equipped, the EPS assembly must be
removed prior to removing the steering assembly.
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod
ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends
from the knuckles.
PR301
3. Remove the EPS cradle bracket; then remove the cap
screws securing the steering rack assembly to the
rack bracket and remove from the left side.
INSPECTING RACK AND PINION
1. Inspect the tie rod ends for damaged threads, torn
boots, or excessive wear.
2. Inspect the tie rods for bends or deformation.
3. Inspect the rack and pinion-to-tie rod boots for tears
or deterioration.
PR785
4. Check boot clamps for security.
5. Check that the steering assembly operates smoothly
with no binding from full-left to full-right position.
6. Inspect for grease seepage from the steering assem-
bly.
NOTE: The steering assembly (rack and pinion) is
not repairable and must be replaced as an assembly;
however, the tie rods and boots are replaceable.
INSTALLING RACK AND PINION
1. From the left side, install the steering assembly (rack
and pinion) to the frame assembly and secure with
two cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
2. Install the EPS cradle bracket and secure with four
cap screws. Do not tighten the cap screws at this
time.
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