## EPS Components

#### Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)

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1. Retighten the 12 mm flange bolts (A) to specified torque values.

1. After tightening the 12 mm flange bolts, install a new stop plate (B) over one of bolt the heads. Be sure the tabs (C) on the stop plate are aligned with the flat surfaces of the bolt head.

1. Clean off any grease or contamination from the boot installation grooves around on the housing.

1. Expand boot (A) by removing the vinyl tape and fit to the boot ends (B) in the installation grooves on the cylinder housing.

1. Close the ear portion (A) of the bands (B) with commercially available pincers, Oetiker 1098 or equivalent (C).

1. Install the new lock washer (A) with its radiused side facing (B) to the tie-rod (C) and screw the tie-rod on the bracket (D). Repeat this step for the other side of the tie-rod. Hold the bracket with one wrench and tighten the tie-rods to the specified torque with another wrench.

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