Reassembly

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT LH

(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new steering rack boot LH.





(b) Install the steering rack boot LH to the groove on the rack housing.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
* Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.

2. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using SST, install a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST : 09521-24010





Clearance:

3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.

4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

(a) Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip LH.

6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

SST : 09616-00011





HINT
If the result is not as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.