Apply the specified grease to the rack, insert the rack into the gear housing, and then insert the pinion into the gear housing.
Make sure that the rack is inserted into the gear housing from the left side.
When inserting the pinion into the gear housing, the pinion gear should be in mesh with the rack gear.
Wipe off excessive grease.
Prior to oil seal installation in the gear box, apply grease to the surface of the oil seal.
Be sure to use a new oil seal.
Install the rack support yoke, rack support spring, yoke plug, and lock nut to the pinion gear box.
Tighten the yoke plug to 11Nm (112 kg·cm, 8 lb·ft) and then back off 30°~60°. Secure the yoke plug with the lock nut.
Adjust the yoke plug with the rack in the neutral position.
Apply a sealer between the lock nut and the housing.
After installing the tie rod to the rack, punch on a point over the tie rod with a chisel.
Install the bellows in position and fix it with the band and clip.
Mount tie rod end in a vise and install the dust cover to the tie rod end.
Install the tie rod to the tie rod end.