Steering Gear Mount: Service and Repair
Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement1. Remove the steering gearbox.
2. Position a 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a 10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C) and a 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 the mount cushion 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 a 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, a flange bolt, and a 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.
8. Install the steering gearbox.
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.