POWERSTEERING GEARANDLINKAGE (ModelPR24AC)
Disassembly
1. Prior todisassembling, measurepinionrotating torque.
Record thepinion rotating torqueasareference.
• Before measuring, disconnectgearhousing tubeanddrain
fluid.
• Use softjaws when holding steering gearhousing. Handle
gear housing carefully, asitis made ofaluminum. Donot
grip cylinder inavise.
2. Remove piniongear.
Be careful nottodamage piniongearwhen removing pinion
seal ring.
3. Remove tie-rodoutersockets andboots.
4. Loosen tie-rodinnersocket byprying upstaked portion, and
remove socket.
5. Remove retainer.
6. Remove pinionassembly.
7. Use a2to 2.5 mm (0.079 to0.098 in)diameter drilltocom-
pletely remove stakedportion ofgear housing end.
8. Remove endcover assembly withasuitable tool.
9. Draw outrack assembly.
10. Remove rackseal ring.
• Using aheat gun,heat racksealtoapproximately 40°C
(104°F).
• Remove racksealring.
Be careful nottodamage rack.
11. Remove centerbushing andrack oilseal using tape
wrapped socketandextension bar.
Do not scratch innersurfaces ofpinion housing .
.. !tension bar
29 mm socket
SST472AInspection
Thoroughly cleanallparts incleaning solventorautomatic
transmission fluid''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent. Blowdry
with compressed air,ifavailable.
BOOT
• Check condition ofboot. Ifcracked excessively, replaceit.
• Check bootsforaccumulation ofpower steering fluid.
RACK
Thoroughly examinerackgear. Ifdamaged, crackedorworn,
replace it.
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