Reassembly

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD Testing and Inspection

2. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly.

SST : 09922-10010









HINT
Using SST, hold the steering rack and install the steering rack end sub-assembly.

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench Service Precautions.
* Turn SST in the direction as shown in the illustration.
* Fix the steering rack firmly in place.

3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.

(a) Wipe the old grease off of the No. 1 steering rack boot and rack end mating groove.

(b) Apply silicone grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 1 steering rack boot.





(c) Install the No. 1 steering rack boot 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.

4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.

(a) Install the new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to the No. 1 steering rack boot in such a way that the staked part of the clamp is positioned with in the range, as shown in the illustration.









(b) Using SST, tighten a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09521-24010

Clearance:

2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.
* If the No. 1 steering rack boot is fissured, damaged or deteriorated, replace it with a new one.

5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the LH side and RH side.

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

6. INSPECT RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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





SST : 09616-00011

NOTICE:
Set the pinion shaft at the neutral position after the inspection.

HINT
If the operation cannot be done as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.

7. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily tighten the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.









HINT
After adjusting the front wheel alignment, securely tighten the lock nut.

Temporarily tighten - Torque : 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf)

Securely tighten - Torque : 85 Nm (869 kgf-cm, 63 ft-lbf)

8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the procedure as for the LH side.