Celebrity V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1985)
Tools Required:
J 37090 Pinion and Valve Ring Protector J 29822 Pinion Seal Installer J 29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
A.
Remove rack and pinion assembly from car.
Figure 1 - Rack Bearing Removal
Figure 2 - Retaining Ring and Lock Nut Removal
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.
vImportant
If stub shaft is not held, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
