Steering Rack Mounting Bracket Bushes

Steering Rack Mounting Bracket Bushes

Removal

NOTE: The steering rack mounting bracket bushes are handed; they are marked accordingly and should be replaced as a pair.





1. Raise vehicle on a four-post ramp.





2. Release, but do not remove, steering rack RH mounting bracket bolts.

NOTE: For assembly reference note orientation of mounting bracket before removing.





3. Remove steering rack LH mounting bracket.
- Remove bolts.
- Remove mounting bracket.

NOTE: For assembly reference note orientation of mounting bush before removing.





4. Remove and discard LH mounting bush.

5. With reference to orientation of previous bush, fit new LH mounting bush to steering rack.





6. With reference to orientation of mounting bracket as noted in removal, fit LH mounting bracket to steering rack.
- Fit bracket.
- Fit, but do not tighten bolts.

NOTE: For assembly reference note orientation of mounting bracket before removing.





7. Remove steering rack RH mounting bracket.
- Remove bolts.
- Remove mounting bracket.

NOTE: For assembly reference note orientation of mounting bush before removing.





8. Remove and discard RH mounting bush.





9. With reference to orientation of old bush, fit new RH mounting bush to steering rack.





10. With reference to orientation of mounting bracket as noted in removal; fit RH mounting bracket to steering rack.
- Fit bracket.
- Fit, but do not tighten bolts.

Installation





1. Tighten bolts on both mounting brackets.

2. Lower vehicle.