Rack End Removal And Installation - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Rack End Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
. Attachment, 32 x 35 mm 07746-0010100
. Driver, 07749-0010000
Removal
Note these items during removal/installation:
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to
enter the gearbox.
. Do not disassemble the steering gearbox assembly
(motor). lf the motor is faulty, replace it as an
a s s e m b l y ,
1 . R e m o v e t h e b o o t b a n d s { A ) a n d d i s c a r d t h e m .
Remove the tie-rod clips (B), and pull the boots
away from the ends of the gearbox.
NOTE: After removing the boot, check for water,
dirt, or other foreign matter on the ball screw
surface (C) and interior of the boot. lf contaminated,
clean the ball screw, gearbox housing, and boot
completely.
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2. Unbend the lock washer.
Hold the flat surface sections {A) on the passenger's
side steering rack shaft with one wrench, and
unscrew both rack ends (B) with another wrench.
Be careful not to damage the shaft surface with the
wrench. Remove the lock washer (C) and discard it.
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