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3B-16 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
4) Unbend bend part of tie rod lock washers (1) and remove tie
rods from right and left sides of steering rack.
5) Mark left and right tie rods accordingly.
6) Remove rack plunger and pinion assembly from gear case
by performing Steps 1) – 3) in STEERING PINION
REMOVAL of this section.
7) Remove rack from gear case. Direction for rack removal is
as shown.
CAUTION:
Inside of steering rack bushing is coated with special
coating. As it is damageable, be very careful not to cause
damage to it when removing rack from steering gear
case.
INSPECTION
Inspect for deflection, teeth wear, or damage, back surface wear
or damage.
If deflection exceeds limit, replace rack.
Limit of rack deflection
: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
INSTALLATION
1) Apply grease to entire teeth surface of rack and its periph-
ery.
2) Slide rack into steering gear case in the direction as shown.
CAUTION:
Inside of steering rack bushing is coated with special
coating. As it is damageable, be very careful not to cause
damage to it when inserting rack into steering gear case.
3) Install pinion assembly to gear case by performing Steps 2)
– 4) in STEERING PINION INSTALLATION of this section.4)
4) Perform Step 1) – 4) in STEERING RACK PLUNGER
INSTALLATION of this section.
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