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), 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 screwdriver.

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) contact the gearbox flange surface.





8. Install the steering gearbox.
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.