Somerset V6-181 3.0L (1986)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
A.Rack & Removal & B. Valve Removal
Figure 1 - Rack Bearing Removal
Figure 2 - Retaining Ring and Lock Nut Removal
A.
Remove rack and pinion assembly from car.
B.
Valve removal:
1.
Remove adjuster plug lock nut from adjuster plug.
2.
Remove adjuster plug from housing.
3.
Remove adjuster spring, rack bearing and O-ring if required.
4.
Drain power steering fluid from gear. (Rotate stub shaft allowing rack to travel corner to corner for removal.)
5.
Remove retaining ring from housing.
6.
Remove dust cover from housing.
7.
While holding the stub shaft, remove lock nut from pinion.
Important
If dub shaft is not held, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
