Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 742

Fig. 118: Installing The Boots

84. After installing the boots, wipe the grease off the threaded section (D) of the rack end.

85. Install the NEW boot bands by aligning the tabs (A) with the holes (B) of the band.

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Fig. 119: Installing The NEW Boot Bands

86. Close the ear portion (A) of the band (B) with commercially available pincers, Oetiker 1098 or equivalent

(C).

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Fig. 120: Closing The Ear Portion Of The Band

87. Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.

STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION

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1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid is on the mating surface of

the gearbox and a front suspension subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening after
the installation, remove the power steering fluid from the mount cushions and bolt holes.

2. Apply a mild soap and water solution to both side of the mount cushion mating surfaces (A).

Fig. 121: Apply A Mild Soap & Water Solution To Both Sides Of The Mount Cushion Mating
Surfaces & Pass The Steering Gearbox Through The Wheelwell Opening On The Driver's Side

3. Pass the cylinder of the steering gearbox (B) through the wheelwell opening on the driver's side.

4. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the

wheelwell opening on the body.

5. Rotate the steering gearbox so the pinion shaft (A) points upward.

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