Honda EP3 Service Manual page 582

16. Set the new boot bands (A) on the band installation
grooves of the boot (B) by aligning the tabs (C) with
the holes (D) of the band. Do not close the ear of the
boot band in this step.
Compress the boot by hand, and apply vinyl tape
(E) to the bellows so the boot ends stay collapsed
and pulled back.
Pass the boot over the rack housing so the smaller
diameter end of the boot faces the steering
gearbox housing.
Attach the yoke (A) of a universal puller to the
gearbox housing mounts with bolts. then securely
clamp the yoke in a vise as shown. Do not clamp
the steering gearbox housing in a vise.
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'19. Push the rack housing (A) into the steering gea rbox
housing (B) so the notch (C) is aligned with the pin
(D) on the bottom of the gearbox housing inside
20. Tighten the lock screw {A) by hand first, then install
the special tool (B) on the lock screw. Lightly
tighten the lock screw. Do not tighten the lock
screw to the specified torque Yet.
21. Remove the special tool.
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