Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1295

Installation
1. Install the new stop rubber (A) and lock washer (B)
on the rack shaft. A l i g n the lock washer tabs (C)
w i t h slots (D) in the rack shaft. Install the rack end
(E) while holding w i t h lock washer in place. Repeat
this step for the other side of the rack shaft.
2. Tighten both rack ends. Be careful not to damage
the rack shaft surface w i t h the w r e n c h .
3. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots
(B) on the rack end ball joint housing.
A
4. A p p l y multipurpose grease to the circumference of
the rack end joint housing (A) and lock washer.
B
5. A p p l y a light coat of silicone grease to the boot
fitting grooves (B) on the rack ends.
6. Center the steering rack w i t h i n its stroke.
7. Clean off the any grease or c o n t a m i n a t i o n f r o m the
boot installation groves (A) around on the gearbox
housing. Install the boots (B) on the rack ends w i t h
the tie-rod clips (C), and fit the boot end in the
installation grooves in the housing properly.
C
8. After installing the boots, w i p e the grease off the
thread section (D) of rack end.
(cont'd)
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