Rack End Removal and Installation: Installation

Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) as shown Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in the vise

Fig 1: Holding Gearbox Housing Using C-Clamp And Wooden Blocks
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Install a new rubber stop (A) and a new lock washer (B) Align the lock washer tabs (C) with the slots (D) on the rack end (E) while holding the lock washer in place Repeat this step for the other side of the rack

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Stop, Washer, Washer Tabs And Slots On Rack End
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Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack with one wrench, and tighten both rack ends with another wrench Be careful not to damage the rack surface with the wrench
Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots on the rack end joint housing

Fig 3: Bending Lock Washer
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Apply multipurpose grease to the circumference of the rack end joint housing (A)

Fig 4: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Applying Area On Circumference Of Rack End Joint Housing
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Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot grooves (B) on the rack end
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves
Clean off any grease or contamination from the boot installation grooves (A) around on the gearbox housing Install the boots (B) on the rack ends with the tie-rod clips (C), and fit the boot end in the installation grooves in the housing properly

Fig 5: Identifying Boot And Tie-Rod Clips
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After installing the boots, wipe the grease off the threaded section (D) of the rack end.
Install the new boot bands by aligning the tabs (A) with the holes (B) of the band

Fig 6: Aligning Tabs With Holes Of Band
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Close the ear position (A) of the boot band (B) with commercially available pincers, Oetiker 1098 or equivalent (C)

Fig 7: Closing Ear Position Of Boot Band With Commercially Available Pincers
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Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted
Install the tie-rod end to the rack end
Install the steering gearbox (see INSTALLATION )