Citation V6-173 2.8L VIN Z 2-bbl HP (1983)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rack and Pinion - Revised Leak Diagnosis
Number:
83-I-58
Section:
IX
Date:
April, 1983
Subject:
REVISED RACK AND PINION LEAK DIAGNOSIS - 1982-83 CELEBRITY AND CITATION
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
RACK AND PINION
The following diagnosis revises the rack and pinion portion of Rack & Pinion and Pump Leak Diagnosis found on page 3-11 in the 1982
Celebrity and Citation Shop Manual and page 3-6 in the 1983 "A" and "X" Shop Manual (see illustration on page 2).
1.
Torque fitting to 27 N-m (20 lbs. ft.). If leakage persists, replace "O" ring seal. If leakage is due to damaged threads, repair fitting
nut or replace line as required. If housing threads are badly damaged, replace housing.
2.
Replace dust and stub shaft seals.
3.
If leakage is observed between torsion bar and stub shaft, replace the valve assembly.
4.
If leakage is observed at driver side and is not affected by the direction of turn, replace pinion shaft seal.
5.
If leakage is observed at the housing end and spurts when bottomed in left turn, replace inner rack seal.
6.
If leakage is observed in this area of the housing, replace the inner rack seal.
7.
If leakage is observed at passenger side, it is necessary to remove bulkhead and replace both "O" ring seals and lip seal.
