## EPS Components

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

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1. Set the new boot bands (A) on the band installation grooves of the boot (B) by aligning the tabs (C) with the holes (D) of the band. Do not close the ear of the boot band in this step.

1. Compress the boot by hand and apply vinyl tape (E) to the bellows so the boots stay collapsed and pulled back.

   Pass the boot over the rack housing so the smaller diameter end of the boot faces the gearbox housing.

1. Attach the yoke (A) of a universal puller to the gearbox housing mounts (B) with bolts, then securely clamp the yoke in a vice as shown. Do not clamp the gearbox housing in a vice.

1. Push the rack housing (A) into the gearbox housing (B) so the notch (C) is aligned with the pin (D) on bottom of the gearbox housing inside.

1. Tighten the lock screw (A) by hand first, then install the special tool (B) on the lock screw. Lightly tighten the lock screw. Do not tighten the lock screw to specified torque yet.

1. Remove the special tool.

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