Lexus ES: Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.
.png) | Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease |
(b) Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage or twist the No. 2 steering rack boot.
- Make sure that the No. 2 steering rack boot is free of water, rust, foreign matter, etc.
- Do not touch the inside of the rack boot or rack bar when performing installation.
2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.
3. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side)
(a) Temporarily install a new steering rack boot clamp to the No. 2 steering rack boot.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the No. 2 steering rack boot.
HINT:
The protrusion of the steering rack boot clamp can be installed at any position.
| (b) Using SST, install the steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration. SST: 09521-24010 NOTICE:
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(c) Remove SST and measure the clearance of the steering rack boot clamp.
Clearance:
2.5 to 4.0 mm (0.0984 to 0.157 in.)
4. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)
(a) Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip.
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| *a | Clip Tab Positioning Area |
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.png) | Rear of Vehicle |
HINT:
Make sure that the tabs of the steering rack boot clip are positioned within the area shown in the illustration.
6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
7. INSPECT RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and the right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly. SST: 09616-00011 HINT: If the left and right steering rack boots do not expand and contract smoothly, use new No. 2 steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots. |
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