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(B).

Fig. 55: Identifying Rack Guide Screw Locknut And Rack Guide Screw
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3. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw (A), and apply new sealant (Three Bond 1141 or

Loctite 5699) to the middle of the threads (B). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering
gearbox.

Fig. 56: Identifying Rack Guide Screw And Threads
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4. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.

NOTE:

If the within 5 minutes has passed after applying the sealant, remove
the old sealant and residue, then reapply new sealant.

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Fig. 57: Installing Rack Guide Screw With Torque Specifications
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5. Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle.

Specified return angle: 15° ± 5°

6. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully

seated.

7. Install the locknut wrench on the locknut (B), and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench.

Tighten the locknut an additional 30 "with the special tool.

8. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.

9. Check the steering wheel rotational play (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY

CHECK ) and the power assist (see POWER ASSIST CHECK ).

STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102

Note these items during removal:



Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off the valve body unit, its lines, and the end of the
gearbox. Blow dry with compressed air.



Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint. Damage to the cable
reel can occur.

1. Remove the right upper fender trim (A) (see UPPER FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).

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Fig. 58: Identifying Left & Right Upper Fender Trim Pieces
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2. Drain the power steering fluid (see step 1 ).

3. Remove the relay box (A), the release the wire harness clips.

Fig. 59: Identifying Relay Box And Fasteners
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4. Remove the front strut brace (see FRAME BRACE REPLACEMENT ).

5. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT

AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

6. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).

7. Remove the steering joint cover A.

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Fig. 60: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
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8. Remove the steering joint bolts (A), then disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft and

the steering column shaft.

Fig. 61: Identifying Steering Joint Bolts And Steering Joint
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9. Remove the center guide (A).

Fig. 62: Identifying Center Guide And Steering Joint Cover
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10. Remove steering joint cover B. Be careful not to damage the mating surface on joint cover B and the

pinion shaft grommet. Replace the cover seal (C) if necessary.

11. Remove the pinion shaft grommet (A) from the top of the valve body unit.

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