Manual

The manual rack and pinion steering gear is sealed against entry of water and dirt by boots at each end of the steering gear housing and at the pinion shaft. The steering gear is lubricated at assembly and must be removed and disassembled if lubrication is needed. The rack is positioned and guided in the housing by a bushing at the right end, and a support yoke holding it in engagement with the pinion at the left end. The support yoke is spring loaded against the rack and a yoke plug adjusting bolt and locknut keep the rack fully engaged with the pinion under load. Rubber mounts at each end of the steering gear housing cushion the steering gear mount to minimize vibration.