Steering Rack

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

Fig. 4 Rack From Gear Case Removal:

Fig. 5 Rack Side Mount Position:

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

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove boot wires and clips. Slide boots toward tie rod end.
2. Unbend tie rod lock washers and remove tie rods. Mark left and right tie rods.
3. Remove rack plunger and pinion assembly as described under Steering Pinion, Disassemble.
4. Remove rack from gear case Fig. 4.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect steering rack for deflection and rack teeth for wear or damage. Rack deflection should not exceed 0.016 inch.

ASSEMBLE
1. Apply a suitable lithium based grease to rack teeth surface.
2. Install rack into steering gear case, unique singular in opposite direction of removal.
3. Install pinion assembly and plunger assembly as described under Steering Pinion Assemble.
4. Install boot to steering rack housing, ensuring that rack side mount is positioned as shown in Fig. 5.
5. Install tie rods, tighten to specification. Ensure lock washer tabs are bent down