600 L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1983)
Technical Service Bulletin # 190183
Date: 830516
Rack & Pinion - Pinion Seal Leakage
Models
All Domestic Built Front Wheel Drive Models Equipped With Power Steering
Subject
Rack & Pinion - New Service Procedure For In-Car Replacement of Pinion Oil Seal
Index
STEERING
Date
May 16, 1983
No...
19-01-83
P-1537-C
Symptom/Condition & Diagnosis Information
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Power steering rack and pinion leaking power steering fluid at the pinion seal(s).
DIAGNOSIS
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Clean the pinion area with carburetor and brake cleaner and blow dry. Start engine and turn steering wheel stop to stop
a couple of times and inspect the pinion seal area for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking from the pinion seal, the seals can be replaced without removing the
rack and pinion assembly.
I -Pinion Stub Shaft Seals
A.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
B.
On models without the steering shaft seals (boot) covering the pinion shaft and lower coupling assembly, raise the vehicle on hoist and
remove the lower coupling to pinion shaft roll pin. Use a backup to protect universal joint while driving roll pin.
On models with the steering shaft seal (boot) proceed to Step D.
FIGURE 1 - STUB SHAFT SEALS (SAGINAW)
