Before installing boot to steering rack housing (1), make sure
that rack side mount (2) is positioned as shown.
Distance “a” 1.0 – 2.0 mm (0.04 – 0.08 in.)
Position boot (1) properly in grooves of gear case and tie rod,
and then clamp it with wire (2) and clip (3).
Wire should be new and should go around twice and be tight-
ened with its both ends twisted together. The twisted ends
should be bent in the circumferential direction. After this, check
to ensure that boot is free from twist and bent.
Apply grease to all around inner surface of hatched part.
“A”: Grease 99000-25050
Install tie rod end lock nut and tie rod end to tie rod. Position lock
nut to marking (1) made in removal.
NOTE:
When tie rod was replaced, measure length “a” on removed
tie rod end and use it on new replacement tie rod end so as
to position lock nut properly.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse removal procedure, note the following
instructions.
Tighten rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
< Right side >
< Left side >
Hoist engine with transmission jack (1), and then tighten engine
member rear bolts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 40 N
.
m (4.0 kg-m, 30.0 lb-ft)
MANUAL RACK AND PINION
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