Power Steering

Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)

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  1. Set the new boot bands (B) on the band installation grooves of the boot A by aligning the tabs (C) with the holes (D) of the band. Do not close the ear portion of the boot band in this step.

  1. Compress the boot A by hand, and apply vinyl tape (E) to the bellows so the boots stay collapsed and pulled back. Pass boot A over the cylinder so the smaller diameter end of the boot faces the gearbox housing.
  2. Attach the yoke (A) of a universal puller to the gearbox housing (B) with bolts, then securely clamp the yoke in a vice with jaws. Do not clamp the gearbox housing in a vice.

  1. Push the cylinder (A) into the gearbox housing (B) so the notch (C) is aligned with the pin (D) inside of the gearbox housing.

  1. Tighten the lock screw (A) by hand first, then set the special tool (B) on the lock screw securely. Tighten the lock screw to specified torque.

  1. Remove the special tool.