Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
81. Apply power steering grease to the sliding surface and circumference of the rack guide (A), and install it into the gearbox housing. Wipe the grease
off the threaded section of the housing.
82. Install the spring (B). Apply sealant to the middle of the threads on the rack guide screw (C), then install and tighten it to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft.
lbs.). Loosely install the locknut (D).
83. Center the steering rack within its stroke, and align the slider guide (B) with the holes (C) in boot A. Fit the slider guide to boot A by pressing
around the edges of the holes securely.
84. Before installing the bracket (D), clean the mating surface of the 12 mm flange bolts (E) and bracket. Coat the new O-rings (F) with power steering
grease, and install them on the 12 mm flange bolts.
85. Loosely install the bracket on the steering rack by tightening the 12 mm flange bolts to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft. lbs.).
86. Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp, then install the special tool on the lock screw (A). Retighten the lock screw to specified torque values.
Remove the special tool.
