Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 750

65. Install the new lock washer in the groove in the
steering rack.
66. Install the steering rack ends into the rack.
67. Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('99 - 01 mod-
els: left end only), and tighten the rack ends with
another wrench.
68. After tightening the rack ends, stake the four section
of lock washer with a commercially-available roll
pin drift and mallet.
• Place the wood block, then set the lock washer
section of rack end securely on the wood block.
• Be sure the tool is aligned with the stake point
(four dents) of the steering rack end before stak-
ing.
69. Apply steering grease to the circumference of the
rack end housing.
70. Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves on the rack ends.
71. Install the boots in the rack end with the tube clamps.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straight
ahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal in
length).