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WC251A
WC252A
NOTE: The flex-shaft coupler must engage com-
pletely covering the majority of the splines of the
input shaft.
6. Attach the brake line support to the mounting bracket
and tighten securely.
7. Tighten the input coupler clamp cap screw to 7 ft-lb.
WC244A
8. Install the flex-shaft clamp bracket and four cap
screws loosely installed; then install the U-clamp and
secure with two lock-nuts. Tighten the U-clamp lock
nuts to 7 ft-lb and the lower bracket cap screws to 20
ft-lb.
9. Install the upper steering flex-shaft hold-down strap
and tighten the cap screw to 50 in.-lb.
WC247A
10. Connect the two electrical connectors and check EPS
operation.
11. Install the hood and grille.
Rack and Pinion
Assembly
REMOVING
1. Remove the hood and grille; then remove the EPS assem-
bly (see Electronic Power Steering (EPS) in this section).
2. Remove the front differential assembly (see Drive
System - Front Differential).
3. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rods
to the steering rack.
WC259
4. Remove four cap screws securing the upper mounting
bracket to the frame and remove the bracket.
WC278A