QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)
2. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a dryer. Assemble it to mounting groove of rack.
CAUTION: Do not reuse rack Teflon ring.
3. To fit rack Teflon ring on rack, use rack Teflon ring installation tool from tooth side. Compress rim of ring using Tool.
Tool number: KV48104400 ( - )
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to rack oil seal. Insert rack oil seal, then insert rack assembly to gear housing assembly.
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse rack oil seal.
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When inserting rack assembly, do not damage retainer sliding part. If it is damaged, replace gear housing assembly.
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When inserting rack assembly, do not damage cylinder inner wall. If it is damaged, it may cause oil leaks. Replace gear housing assembly.
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Attach rack oil seal. Both inner lip and outer lip should face each other.
a. To avoid damaging inner rack oil seal, wrap an OHP sheet [approximately 70 mm (2.76 inch) x 100 mm (3.94 inch)] around rack teeth. Place
oil seal on sheet. Then, pull oil seal along with OHP sheet until they pass the toothed section of rack, then remove sheet.