XJ-S V12-5.3L (1982)
FIG. 5
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Ensure that the mounting bushing and crossbeam mounting locations are clean.
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Position tool item 2 to the inside face of the bushing.
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Position and align mounting bushing to the outside face of the bushing housing.
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Install tool item 1, and pass the draw bolt through the assembly and install the pillar nut.
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Tighten the draw bolt to fully seat the bushing into the housing, (fig. 5).
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining bushings.
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On standard mounting bushings, install the new rubber faced thrust washers to the outer faces of the lower bushings.
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Raise the rack assembly and align the crossbeam mountings. Hold the rack in place by inserting pegs into the mounting holes.
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Remove the peg from the right-hand side. Install shims as necessary between the rack lower mounting bushing and crossmember. Install but do not
tighten the rack mounting nut and bolt.
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Remove the peg from the pinion side, install but do not tighten the rack mounting nut and bolt.
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Install and align the rack heatshields as necessary.
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Install but do not tighten the upper rack mounting nut and bolt.
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Align the rack assembly with the crossbeam base and tighten the mounting bolts.
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Reposition the steering column and steering rack using the centralizing pin. Engage and fully seat the lower universal joint onto the rack spline.
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Install and tighten the pinch bolt and nut.
