Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack oil seal.

Install the oil seal to the specified position in the rack housing.

Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack bushing oil seal.

Install the oil seal in the rack bushing.

Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the O-ring and install it in the rack bushing.

Apply the specified grease to the rack teeth.

note

Do not plug the vent hole in the rack with grease.

Insert the rack into the rack housing and push in the rack bushing until it is aligned with the notched hole of the rack housing, then install it.

Using a special tool, install the oil seal and the ball bearing in the valve body housing.

After applying the specified fluid and grease to the pinion valve assembly, install it in the rack housing assembly.

After applying the specified fluid to the oil seal, install it in the rack housing, and fix the valve body assembly and O-ring in the gear box.

Install the tie rod and punch on a point over the tie rod with a chisel.

Install the bushing, rack support yoke, rack support spring and yoke plug in the order shown in the illustration. Apply semi-drying sealant to the threaded section of the yoke plug before installation.

With the rack placed in the center position, attach the yoke plug to the rack housing. Tighten the yoke plug to 12 Nm (120 kg·cm, 8.9 lb·ft), with a 14mm socket. Loosen the yoke plug approximately from 30° to 60° and tighten the yoke nut to the specified torque.

Tighten the feed tube to the specified torque and install the mounting rubber using adhesive.

Apply the specified grease to the bellows mounting position (fitting groove) of the tie rod.

Install the new attaching band to the bellows.

Install the bellows in position, taking care not to twist it.

Fill the dust cover inner side and lip with the specified grease, and fix the dust cover in position with the clip ring attached in the groove of the tie rod end.

Install the tie rod to the tie rod end.

Check for total pinion preload.