Steering Rack

Fig. 1 Manual Rack & Pinion Steering Assembly:

Refer to Fig. 1 when servicing steering gear assembly.

Fig. 4 Removing Rack From Gear Case:

Removal
1. Remove boot wires and clips. Slide boots toward tie rod end.
2. Unbend tie rod lock washers and remove tie rods. Mark left and right tie rods.
3. Remove rack plunger and pinion assembly as described under Steering Pinion.
4. Remove rack from gear case as shown in Fig. 4.

Inspection
1. Inspect steering rack for deflection and rack teeth for wear or damage. Rack deflection should not exceed .016 inch.

Fig. 5 Ensuring That Rack Side Mount Is Positioned:

Assembly
1. Apply a suitable lithium based grease to rack teeth surface.
2. Install rack into steering gear case, in opposite direction of removal.
3. Install pinion assembly and plunger assembly as described under STEERING RACK.
4. Install boot to steering rack housing, ensuring that rack side mount is positioned as shown in Fig. 5.
5. Install tie rods as described under STEERING RACK.