Apply grease to rollers of pinion needle bearing (1).
Grease: 99000-25050
Press-fit pinion needle bearing (1) into gear case (2) using spe-
cial tool.
After press-fitting, make sure that bearing rollers are installed
properly.
Special Tool
(A): 09943-88211
Apply grease to entire teeth surface of steering rack (1) and its
periphery.
“A”: Grease 99000-25050
Slide steering rack (1) into steering gear case (2) in the direction
as shown.
CAUTION:
Inside of steering rack bushing is coated with spe-
cial coating. As it is damageable, be very careful not
to cause damage to it when inserting rack into steer-
ing gear case.
Do not use a wire brush when cleaning.
Apply grease to all around pinion teeth (1), pinion bearing (2)
and gear case oil seal lip (3) as shown.
“A”: Grease 99000-25050
Fill inside (4) of pinion bearing plug (5) with grease.
“A”: Grease 99000-25050
Fit gear case O-ring (6) in groove of pinion bearing plug.
Install pinion assembly (1) and tighten pinion bearing plug (2) to
specified torque.
Special Tool (43 mm socket)
(A): 09944-26011
Tightening Torque
(a): 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
MANUAL RACK AND PINION
3B-11