S2000 L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Gearbox Bracket
Removal/Installation
1. Remove the bracket clamp bolt (A) from the gearbox bracket (B), then pry open the bracket to remove it from the gearbox.
2. Install the gearbox bracket on the gearbox with the bracket clamp bolt toward the rear.
3. Adjust the distance between the bracket mounting bolt hole (A) and the gearbox mounting bolt hole (B) to the dimension. Make sure the bracket
mounting bolt holes are parallel with gearbox mounting bolt holes.
4. Install the bracket clamp bolt, and tighten it to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.).
Rack Guide
Rack Guide Removal/Installation
NOTE: During removal/installation, do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the gearbox.
1. Loosen the locknut (A), then remove the rack guide screw (B), spring (C), and rack guide (D).
2. Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and install it onto the gearbox housing.
3. Coat the new O-ring (E) with grease, and carefully fit it on the rack guide screw groove.
4. Install the spring, rack guide screw, and locknut.
5. Adjust the rack guide screw. After adjusting, check that the rack moves smoothly by sliding the rack right and left.
Steering Gearbox