Steering gear rubber gaiters - renewal

Suspension and steering / Steering gear rubber gaiters - renewal

1 Remove the air cleaner and duct as described in Chapter 4.

2 Unscrew and remove the clamp bolt from the end of the steering gear rack. Note that the bolt engages a groove on the side of the rack. Separate the bracket from the rack.

3 Loosen the clip and withdraw the bellows from the steering gear together with the retaining ring.

4 Smear a little steering gear grease on the rack then fit the new bellows together with the inner clip. Locate the bellows on the housing and tighten the clip.

5 Push on the retaining ring and locate the bellows in the outer groove.

6 Fit the bracket then insert the bolt so that it engages the groove and tighten the nut.

7 Refit the air cleaner with reference to Chapter 4.