F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
23. Remove the input shaft, valve worm and valve housing subassembly from the rack piston.
24. Cut and remove the Teflon(R) seal ring and the O-ring from the rack piston if not removed during Step 17.
25. NOTE: TRW recommends the poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assemblies not be removed unless replacement of poppet components is required.
Inspect the poppet stems and the seat and sleeve assemblies for damage.
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Push the poppet stems; they should spring back.
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Push the poppet seat; it should not move by hand.
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If components are bent or broken, or if the poppet stems do not spring back or the poppet seat moves by hand, refer to: Steering Gear Poppet
Component Replacement - Motorhome. Otherwise, proceed to Step 26.
