NOTE: Arrow on clamp to point forward.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

29. Remove clamp and clamp rubber from old steering rack and fit to new rack.

NOTE: Arrow on clamp to point forward.

30. Remove 2 mounting bush collars and 4 mounting bushes from old steering rack and fit to new rack.

Refit

1. Ensure body aperture seal is seated correctly on flange.
2. Extend rack fully to passenger side.
3. Fit steering rack into passenger side of beam until the rack is clear of drivers side of beam.
4. Fit pinion shaft seal.

CAUTION: Ensure slot in seal is located to tab on pinion housing.

5. Raise rack and fit pinion through body aperture.

CAUTION: Take care not to dislodge aperture seal.

6. Align drivers side of rack, fit stiffener plate and start but do not tighten bolts.
7. Align passenger side of rack, clamp rubber and upper half of clamp.
8. Fit lower half of clamp, stiffener plate and fit 4 bolts.

NOTE: Arrow on lower half of clamp to point forward.

9. Tighten drivers side rack bolts to 45 Nm.
10. Tighten passenger side rack clamp bolts to 40 Nm.
11. Tighten all stiffener plate bolts to 40 Nm.
12. Ensure fluid pipe unions are clean.
13. Connect fluid pipes to rack and tighten return pipe union to 30 Nm and feed pipe union to 38 Nm.
14. Connect vent tube to evaporative emission canister and secure canister in its bracket.
15. Fit lock nuts to tie rods and leave threads exposed, as noted during removal.
16. Centralise steering rack and fit both tie-rod ends on to tie rods up to locknuts, ball pin facing up.
17. Connect tie-rod ends to steering arms and tighten nuts to 39 Nm.If necessary, align to next split pin hole. Fit new split pins.
18. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.

Models with automatic gearbox

19. Connect selector cable to gearbox and using new lock washer, fit bolt and tighten to 14 Nm. Secure lockwasher.
20. Position selector cable cover, fit and tighten bolts.

All models

21. Fit exhaust front pipe. See REPAIR MANUAL - Manifold & Exhaust System.
22. Centralise the steering rack.
23. Connect column universal joint and fit bolts. Ensure lower bolt is located in groove on pinion shaft and tighten bolts to 25 Nm.
24. Fit universal joint cover, fit clips and retaining studs.
25. Position footwell carpet.
26. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.
27. Fit steering wheel. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.
28. Bleed system. See Adjustments.