Steering Gear: Service Precautions

CAUTION:
- When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly to avoid damaging the boots.
- When removing the tie rod from the rack, take care not to twist the rack.
- Do not damage the pinion valve cylinder inside of the gear housing.
- Do not damage the rack cylinder inside of the gear housing.
- Do not plug the vent hole in the rack with grease.
- Always replace the self-locking nut with a new one.
- Whenever the bellows are installed, a new band must be used.