Honda S2000 Service Manual page 575

EPS Components
Rack End Removal and Installation (cont'd)
4, Check the rubber stop (A) for damage or
deterioration. lf the rubber stop is damaged or
deteriorated, reolace it.
Grasp the left rack end, and pull the rack shaft all
the wav to the left. Carefullv remove the rubber
stop by prying it out ofthe gearbox housing (B)
with a flat tip screwdriver {C) on the cut-out portion
{D) so as not to damage the housing.
lf the rubber stop was removed, position the new
rubber stop (A) in the gearbox housing, then drive
it in using the special tools as shown. Make sure
that the special tool presses against the metal
portion {B) of the rubber stop.
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1 . l n s t a l l t h e n e w l o c k w a s h e r { A ) o n t h e r a c k s h a f t .
Align the lock washer tabs (B) with slots (C) in the
r a c k s h a f t . I n s t a l l t h e r a c k e n d ( D ) w h i l e h o l d i n g
with lock washer in place. Repeat this step for the
other side of the rack shaft.
2. Hold the flat surface sections {E) on the passenger's
side of the steering rack shaft with a wrench, and
tighten both rack ends. Be careful not to damage
the shaft surface with the wrench.
3. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots
o n t h e r a c k e n d j o i n t h o u s i n g .