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STEERING 12 !! WARNING Steering arm should not be hammered for removal of tie rod outer ball joints as this may lead to damage of steering arm part. 5. Follow steps 3 and 4 to remove tie rod ball joint from other side. 6. Remove four mounting bolts of steering rack and pinion assembly from Steering gear mounting panel. 7. Take out steering rack and pinion assembly from either side of steering knuckle. REFITMENT: For assembly follow reverse procedure of removal. NOTE: There is a poka-yoke provided at steering pinion to lower and upper universal joint (UJ) mounting. The UJ can be fitted in one direction only. Always ensure to fit the “Pinion locator “for proper fitment of UJ’s. INSPECTION: 1. Remove rubber seal from the steering rack and pinion assembly and inspect the condition of rubber seal i.e. for any cut or damage. Replace rubber seal if found damaged. 2. Inspect steering rack for any external damage. Replace damaged or worn out parts. 3. Check condition of tie rod ball joint. If found cracked or excessive play, replace ball joint. 4. Replace tie rod ball joint nylon nut. 5. Check free rotating torque of pinion shaft. If found jammed, replace steering rack assembly. Inspect rubber bellows for any rupture Installation of steering rack and pinion assembly on vehicle: 1. Fit rubber seal on steering rack assembly in proper alignment. NOTE: Please ensure the correct fitment of rubber seal on steering rack assembly 2. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends through either side of steering knuckle. 3. Tighten both tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to specified torque. Tightening torque as per specified. 4. Tighten upper universal joint bolt to specified torque. Tightening torque as per specified. 5. Tighten lower universal joint bolt to specified torque. (Thus securing steering column with rack). Tightening torque as per specified. 6. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment if required. Refer wheel alignment procedure). 7. Refit both front wheels. NOTE:  After replacement of Column / ECU / Intermediate / Rack & pinion: Read DYC using diagnostic tool.  If warning lamp is OFF and no heavy steering is observed, then ignore this DTC U1609-81.  If warning lamp is OFF and heavy steering is observed, then check for other DTCs logged along with this DTC U1609-81. (Refer diagnostic tool user manual for trouble shooting).