350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
7. Assemble an O-ring to the gear housing.
NOTE: O-ring is not reusable because it is non-reusable part.
8. Install gear sub-assembly to the gear housing, then tighten bolts at the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 15.7 - 20.5 Nm (1.6 - 2.0 kg-m, 12 -15 ft. lbs.)
9. Attach lock plate to the rack.
NOTE: Lock plate is not reusable because it is non-reusable part.
a. Tack spacer ring to rack.
NOTE: Spacer ring is not reusable because it is non-reusable part.
b. Install lock plate to the inner socket.
c. Apply thread lock adhesive (Three Bond 1324 or equivalent) to the thread of inner socket. Screw inner socket into the rack and tighten at the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 79 - 98 Nm (8.1 - 9.9 kg-m, 59 - 72 ft. lbs.)
d. Caulk the lock plate at two points on rack slit.
e. Install spacer ring to lock plate as shown in the figure.
NOTE: When installing spacer ring, avoid damaging it.
10. Decide neutral position of rack gear.
Rack stroke "L": 64.5 mm (2.54 inch)