Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 26

MOD173
2. Reinstall the two cap screws on the occupant side
and the one cap screw in the front left inner fender
securing the EPS. Finger tighten only.
MOD274
MOD273
3. Align the U-joint of the steering tilt assembly to the
input shaft of the EPS; then reinstall the two cap
screws and new lock nuts securing the steering tilt
assembly. Tighten to 16 ft-lb (21.8 N-m).
MOD272
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4. Reinstall the input shaft cap screw and new lock nut
to the EPS; then reinstall the output shaft cap screw
and new lock nut of the EPS. Tighten both to 24 ft-lb
(32.6 N-m).
MOD270A
MOD271
5. Reconnect the EPS electrical connection with dielec-
tric grease on the terminals; then tighten the cap
screws from step 2 to 16 ft-lb (21.8 N-m); then rein-
stall the dash lower, dash upper, upper hood, and
hood; then reconnect the battery.
MOD269A
REMOVING RACK AND PINION
NOTE: The steering rack should be aligned with the
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factory marks and marked on the U-joint prior to
removal.