Citation V6-173 2.8L VIN Z 2-bbl HP (1983)
VALVE AND PINION ASSEMBLY
SERVICE PRECAUTION ON REMOVAL OF VALVE AND PINION ASSEMBLY
The valve and pinion assembly must be pressed out of the housing per Chassis Service Manual procedure. Excessive force or hammer use will likely
damage the valve or valve pinion pin. After valve removal, inspect the valve pinion pin for being loose, bent, or protruding beyond the valve machined
surface (see illustration). If any of these conditions exist, valve body replacement is required.
A lack of power assist symptom may also be caused by leakage past the rack piston ring in the housing tube bore. Inspect the rack piston ring for damage
or distortion. The piston ring to ring land side clearance should not exceed .008". Also inspect the housing tube bore for any nicks, scoring or other
imperfection in the rack piston travel area.
