Omni L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1984)
Fig. 4 Removing & installing upper pinion bushing & seal
Fig. 5 Inner rack seal, rack & piston ring installation
1. Align breather tube with mark on housing, then install grommet so that tabs lock.
2. Place O-rings on cylinder lines and assemble cylinder lines to housing. Tighten fittings finger tight to ensure proper alignment, then torque fittings
to 18 ft. lbs.
3. Install upper pinion bushing into housing, then install pinion seal with seal lip facing upward.
4. Install pinion shaft lower bearing into housing, using a suitable socket to press on bearing outer race. Use care to cock bearing in housing. Install
retaining ring and position large lug of ring as shown.
5. Install piston ring on rack. Use care not to damage piston ring during installation.
6. Place card stock around rack teeth. Slide inner rack seal over protector and onto card stock with seal lip facing piston. Slide seal and card stock
over rack teeth, then remove card stock and bottom seal on rack piston.
7. Slide rack and seal into housing, tap rack with a soft faced mallet to seat seal.
8. Coat seal with power steering fluid, then position seal protector over end of rack and install bulkhead. Use care not to damage seals when installing
bulkhead.
9. Install bulkhead retaining ring. Ensure that open end of ring is approximately 1-2 in. from access hole. Also ensure that retaining ring is properly
seated.