Electric Power Steering Gearbox: Assembly

Install the tie-rod into rack.
NOTE:
Check the mating face of rack and tie-rod for foreign matter such as dust etc.

Tightening torque:

115 N.m (11.7 kgf-m, 84.8 ft-lb)
Apply a coat of grease to the tie-rod groove, and then install the boot steering gearbox to the housing.
CAUTION:
Assemble the small end of the boot steering gearbox in the tie-rod groove first, and then assemble the large end of the boot steering gearbox in the housing.

NOTE:
Make sure that the boot steering gearbox is installed without unusual inflation or deflation.

Preparation items:

Grease: Silicone grease G-40M or equivalent

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Using the boot clamp pliers, crimp a new band boot (a) so that the clearance (b) of the boot crimp portion becomes 2 mm (0.08 in) or less.

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Fix the end of the boot steering gearbox with clip boot tie-rod (a).
After installation, check that the end of the boot steering gearbox is installed to the groove (b) of the tie-rod.

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If the tie-rod end has been removed, screw in lock nut and tie-rod end to the threaded portion of tie-rod, and tighten the lock nut temporarily in a position as shown in the figure.
Installed tie-rod length:

L: 21 mm (0.83 in)

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Inspect the steering gearbox assembly as follows:

"A" Holding the tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock several times as quickly as possible.
"B" Holding the tie-rod end, turn it slowly at a radius several times as large as possible.

Finally, make sure that the boot steering gearbox is installed in the specified position without inflating.

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