Steering Gear Mount: Service and Repair

Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement
1. Remove the steering gearbox.
2. Position the 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C) and the 10 mm nut (D) as shown.





3. Hold the 10 mm nut with a wrench, and tighten the 10 x 105 mm flange bolt with another wrench. Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E).
4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place it on the gearbox mounting cushion hole.





5. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, push the edge of the mount cushion (B) until it is about 1/3 of the way into the gearbox housing.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the surface of the mount cushion when pushing it with the flat-tipped screw driver.

6. Position the 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, flange bolt, and the nut as shown.
7. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (A) properly fit on the gearbox flange surface.