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SST051C 3. Remove tie-rod outer sockets and boots. 4. Loosen tie-rod inner socket by prying up staked portion, and 5. Remove retainer. 6. Use a 2 to 2.5 mm (0.079 to 0.098 in) diameter drill to com- SST052C 7. Remove end cover assembly with a suitable tool. 8. Draw out rack assembly. 9. Remove rack oil seal (outer). I Using a heat gun, heat rack seal ring to approximately 40°C I Remove rack seal ring and O-ring. Be careful not to damage rack. SST973C 10. Remove rack oil seal (inner) using tape wrapped socket and extension bar. Do not scratch inner surfaces of pinion housing. Inspection NMST0024 Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or Type Dexron TM III or equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air, if available. BOOT NMST0024S01 I Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it. I Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. RACK NMST0024S02 Thoroughly examine rack gear. If damaged, cracked or worn, GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY NMST0024S03 I Check pinion gear. If it is worn or damaged, replace as a gear I Manually spin bearing. If torque variations or free play are GEAR HOUSING CYLINDER NMST0024S04 Check gear housing cylinder bore for scratches or other damage. POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE Disassembly (Cont’d) ST-18 |