S2000 L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
8. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads. Then reconnect the tie-rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles
(B), and tighten the 12 mm nut (C) to the specified torque.
9. Install the new cotter pins (D), and bend them.
10. From the engine compartment, slip the lower end (A) of the steering joint (B) by aligning the marks (C) on the pinion shaft (D) and joint.
11. From the under the dashboard, push the steering shaft (A) fully to engine compartment side, but do not push excessively on the steering shaft.
Then tighten the joint bolt (B) to the specified torque.