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STEERING 14 INSPECTION: 1. Remove rubber seal from the steering rack and pinion assembly and inspect the condition of rub- ber 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 nyloc 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. 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. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends through either side of steering knuckle. Tightening torque = 4.9 Kg-m 4. Tighten both tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to speci- fied torque. Tightening torque = 5 - 6 Kg-m 5. Tighten upper universal joint bolt to specified torque. Tightening torque = 2.3 Kg-m 6. Tighten lower universal joint bolt to specified torque. (Thus securing steering column with rack). Tightening torque = 2.3 Kg-m 7. Mount spare wheel and tighten the knob. 8. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment if required. Refer wheel alignment procedure). 9. Refit both front wheels. NOTE: After replacement of Column / ECU / Intermediate / Rack & pinion: Read DTC using diagnostic tool. (Refer diagnostic tool user manual for trouble shooting).