Rack And Pinion: Installation
- If rack has been disassembled, it must be centralized before reinstallation: Remove center plug from thrust pad and, using a piece of welding rod, locate dimple in rack shaft. When dimple in rack shaft is aligned with plug hole rack is centralized.
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- Carefully slide rack assembly into position but DO NOT disturb rack shaft. On TR7 models only, secure rack to chassis
with mounting hardware, refit tie rod ends and tighten pinion coupling pinchbolt.
- On all other models, hold steering wheel in straight-ahead position and engage rack pinion shaft splines in flexible coupling. Install and tighten pinch bolt. Keep rubber grommets correctly positioned on inboard side of rack flanges with lip under straight face of flange, then fit "U" bolts ( Fig 2 ).
Refit tie rod outer ends to steering arms.
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- Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened and check front wheel alignment. See Triumph in WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.