Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1161

Power Steering
Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)
49. Install the stop washer (A) and the lock washer (B)
on the rack (C). Align the lock washer tabs (D) with
the slots (E) in the rack. Install the rack end (F) while
holding with lock washer in place. Repeat this step
for the other side of the rack.
F
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
D
50. Hold the flat surface sections of the right side
steering rack with a wrench, and tighten the both
rack ends with another wrench. Be careful not to
damage the rack surface with the wrench.
51. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots
on the rack end joint housing.
17-42
B
A
C
E
A
52. Apply multipurpose grease (A) to the
circumference of the rack end joint housing.
53. Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
grooves (B) of the rack ends.
54. Center the steering rack within its stroke. Install the
boots on the rack ends with the tie-rod clips. After
installing the boots, wipe the grease off the
threaded section (A) of the rack end.
A
A
B
(P/N 08798-9013)