Rack Bushing

Fig. 1 Manual Rack & Pinion Steering Assembly:

Refer to Fig. 1 when servicing steering gear assembly.

Fig. 7 Removing Rack Bushing:

Removal
1. Remove rack from steering gear case as described under STEERING RACK.
2. Remove snap ring. When removing bushing, be careful not to pull bushing while holding gear case in vise as the housing may come off gear case.
3. Remove bushing from rack housing using tool J-34869 or equivalent, Fig. 7.

Inspection
Inspect bushing for wear or damage and replace if necessary.

Fig. 8 Installing Rack Bushing:

Assembly
1. Apply a suitable lithium based grease to inner surface of bushing.
2. Using bushing installer tool No. J-34868 or equivalent, install bushing into rack housing, ensuring bushing to housing clearance is as shown, Fig. 8.
3. Install snap ring.
4. Install steering rack assembly as described under STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY.