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1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT


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  1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.

  1. Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.

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



2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.



3. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side)


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  1. Using SST, tighten a new steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

    SST
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    Clearance:
    3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the No. 2 steering rack boot.



4. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for RH Side)

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

SST
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5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)

  1. Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip.



6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.



7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY


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

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