Acura RL. Manual - part 831

82. After installing the boots, wipe any grease off the threaded section (D) of the rack end.  

83. Install the new boot bands by aligning the tabs (A) with the holes (B) of the band. 

Fig. 130: Identifying Boot And Boot Band 
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84. Close the ear portion (A) of the band (B) with commercially available pincers, Oetiker 1098 or 

equivalent (C). 

Fig. 131: Closing Ear Portion Of Boot Band 
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85. Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.  

STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION 

1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure that no power steering fluid is on the mating surface 

of the gearbox and front suspension subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts from loosening 
after the installation, remove any power steering fluid from the mount cushions and bolt holes.  

2. Apply a mild soap and water solution to both sides of the mount cushion mating surfaces (A). 

 

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Fig. 132: Guiding Steering Gearbox Through Wheelwell Opening On Driver's Side 
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3. Lift and pass the passenger's side of the steering gearbox (B) through the wheelwell opening on the 

driver's side.  

4. Carefully move the steering gearbox toward the passenger's side until the pinion shaft clears the 

wheelwell opening on the body. 

Fig. 133: Identifying Steering Gearbox 
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5. Rotate the steering gearbox so the pinion shaft points upward, then move the steering gearbox to the 

driver's side. 

 

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Fig. 134: Rotating Steering Gearbox So Pinion Shaft Points Upward 
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6. Install the 4-way brake line joint (A). 

Fig. 135: Identifying 4-Way Brake Line Joint 
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7. Install the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and washer (B) on the left gearbox mount, then 

tighten them to the specified torque. 

 

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Fig. 136: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
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8. Install the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and washer (B) on the right gearbox mount, then 

tighten them to the specified torque. 

Fig. 137: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
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9. Install the gearbox stiffener (A), then tighten the new mounting bolts to the specified torque. 

 

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