Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 741

Fig. 114: Installing The Spring, Rack Guide Screw & Locknut

74. Apply NEW sealant (Three Bond 1215 or Loctite 5699) to middle of the threads on the rack guide screw

(B), then install the spring (C) and rack guide screw.

75. Tighten the rack guide screw, and loosely install the locknut (D).

76. Adjust the rack guide screw (see RACK GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ). After adjusting, check that the rack

moves smoothly by sliding it right and left.

77. Install a NEW stop rubber (A) and a NEW lock washer (B). Align the lock washer tabs (D) with the slots

(E) on the rack end (C) while holding the lock washer in place. Repeat this step for the other side of the
rack.

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Fig. 115: Installing A NEW Stop Rubber & A NEW Lock Washer

78. Hold the flat surface sections of the steering rack with a wrench, and tighten both rack ends. Be careful

not to damages the rack surface with the wrench.

79. Bend the lock washer (A) back against the flat spots on the rack end joint housing.

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Fig. 116: Bending The Lock Washer Back Against The Flat Spots On The Rack End Joint Housing

80. Apply multipurpose grease to the circumference of the rack end joint housing (A).

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Fig. 117: Applying Multipurpose Grease To The Circumference Of The Rack End Joint Housing &
Boot Grooves On The Rack Ends

81. Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the boot grooves (B) on the rack ends.

82. Center the steering rack within its stroke.

83. Clean off the any grease or contamination from the boot installation grooves (A) around on the gearbox

housing. Install the boots (B) on the rack ends with the tie-rod clips (C), and fit the boot end in the
installation grooves in the housing properly.

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