POWER STEERING GEAR 6C-13
SSANGYONG MY2002
KAA6C150
UNIT REPAIR
RACK AND PINION
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the
vehicle. Refer to “Rack and Pinion Assembly” in
this section.
2. Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the
rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to “Valve
and Pinion” in this section.
3. Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack
and pinion steering assembly. Refer to “Rack
Bearing” in this section.
4. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in
repositioning the adjusting nut.
5. Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie
rod nut and the adjusting nut.
Installation Notice:
When installing the outer tie rod nut, the mark
on the inner tie rod and adjusting nut should
line up.
After installation, perform a front toe adjustment.
Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.
KAA6C160
KAA6C170
6. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps and
remove the dust boot.
7. Push back the retainer holding the connection be-
tween the inner tie rod and the power steering gear
rack.
SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-16 POWER STEERING GEAR
KAA6C250
KAA6C260
3. Remove the adjuster spring and the rack bearing.
Installation Notice:
Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring and
the adjuster plug with lithium-based grease
With the rack centered, turn the adjuster plug
clockwise untila torque of4 Nm (35 lb-in) is ob-
tained, then back it off by 15 degrees. Check
the pinion torque. Maximum pinion preloaded
torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
RACK BEARING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to “Rack
and Pinion Assembly” in this section.
4. Loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster plug
clock-wise until a torque of 4 Nm (35 lb-in) is
obtained, then loosen it by 15 degrees. Check the
pinion orque. Maximum pinion preloaded torque
is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. Tighten the locknut on the adjuster plug while
holding the adjuster plug stationary.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 59 Nm (43 lb-ft)
6. Install the power steering gear. Refer to “Rack
and Pinion Assembly” in this section.
7. Be sure to check the returnability of the steering
wheel to center position after adjustment.
