Pinion Bearing

Fig. 1 Manual Rack & Pinion Steering Assembly:

Refer to Fig. 1 when servicing steering gear assembly.

Fig. 6 Removing Pinion Bearing:

Removal
1. Remove rack from steering gear case as described under STEERING RACK REMOVAL.
2. Remove pinion bearing using tools Nos. J-34839 and J-6125-1B, as shown in Fig. 6.

Inspection
Check pinion bearing for wear or damages. Replace if found defective.

Assembly
1. Apply a suitable lithium based grease to pinion bearing rollers.
2. Press fit pinion bearing into gear case using bearing installer tool No. J-34840 or equivalent.
3. After bearing has been installed, ensure that rollers are installed properly.
4. Refer to STEERING RACK for steering rack installation.