Steering Pinion

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Manuel Rack & Pinion Steering Assembly:

Fig. 2 Separating Pinion From Housing:

Fig. 3 Pinion Torque Check:

STEERING GEAR SERVICE
Refer to Fig. 1 when servicing steering gear assembly.

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove rack damper screw cap and damper screw.
2. Remove rack plunger spring and rack plunger.
3. Remove steering gear case packing.
4. Using a 43 mm socket, remove pinion bearing plug with oil seal.
5. Tap on position Fig. 2 with a plastic hammer to separate pinion assembly from housing.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect pinion teeth for wear or damage.
2. Inspect oil seal for wear or damage.
3. Inspect plunger spring for deterioration and screw cap, screw and plunger for wear or damage.
4. Inspect gear case packing for damage. Replace all seals and any parts found defective.

ASSEMBLE
1. Apply grease to pinion teeth and gear case oil seal lip.
2. Install pinion assembly.
3. Install pinion case seal and bearing plug, then tighten plug to specifications.
4. Install oil seal and gear case packing.
5. Install rack plunger, plunger spring and damper screw.
6. After tightening damper screw, back it off 90 ° and check rotational torque of pinion. Pinion turning torque should be 9.6 inch lbs., Fig. 3.