Steering Gear Box Installation - Honda MUV700 big red Service Manual

Install a new boot band by setting the tabs into the
holes with the pinch point facing rearward.
STEERING SYSTEM
BOOT BAND
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BAND
- Rear
HOU SING
Pinch the ear portion of the boot band with a com-
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mercially available pincher (Oetiker 1098 or equiva- PINCHER
lent) until the pinched area clearance is 1 - 3.5 mm
as shown to secure tie-rod boot.
Install the other side boot in the same procedure as
above.
Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the
boots are not deformed or twisted.
INSTALLATION
Install the mounting bushings and brackets onto the
steering gear box as shown.
left:
Square
Pinched Area
- -
1-3.5mm
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