Repair Procedures: Reassembly

After spreading grease on the rack bar gear part (A), install rack bar (B) in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION:
- When inserting the rack bar, be careful not to damage to inner rack housing.
Fig 1: Locating Rack Bar
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Fig 2: Installing Rack Bar
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After spreading grease on the pinion gear part, install the pinion assembly (A).

Fig 3: Installing Pinion Assembly
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After spreading three bond (Loctite) on the top plug (A) thread, install the top plug by using the spanner.
CAUTION:
- When installing the top plug, top plug is made of aluminum, so be careful to avoid distortion.
Fig 4: Identifying Top Plug
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Fig 5: Installing Top Plug Using Spanner
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Install the dust packing & cap (A).

Fig 6: Installing Dust Packing & Cap
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Install the support yoke (A).
CAUTION:
- Before installing the support yoke assembly, make sure to check the O-ring for damage.
Fig 7: Installing Support Yoke
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Install the Yoke plug (A) and leaf spring (B).
CAUTION:
- The number of leaf spring can differ from depending on vehicle, pay attention to direction.
- Direction of leaf spring
Fig 8: Identifying Direction Of Leaf Spring
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Fig 9: Locating Yoke Plug And Leaf Spring
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After spreading three bond (Loctite) on the Yoke plug (A) thread, install the Yoke plug.

Fig 10: Installing Yoke Plug
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After fixing the yoke plug, install the lock nut (A).

Fig 11: Installing Lock Nut
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Install the tie-rod & tie-rod end assembly (A). (The left and right are the same )

Fig 12: Installing Tie-Rod & Tie-Rod End Assembly (1 Of 2)
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Fig 13: Installing Tie-Rod & Tie-Rod End Assembly (2 Of 2)
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Caulk (A) the rack bar and tie-rod assembly joints. (The left and right are the same )
CAUTION:
- When you doing caulking, use the air tool or chisel.
Fig 14: Locating Rack Bar And Tie-Rod Assembly Joints (1 Of 2)
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Fig 15: Locating Rack Bar And Tie-Rod Assembly Joints (2 Of 2)
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After spreading sealant on the rack hosing and the bellow joints (A), install the bellows (B) in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 16: Installing Bellows
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