Scoupe L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (8 VALVE) (1991)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear
Removal/Instalation
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Using tie rod end puller 09568-31000 or equivalent disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
3.
Working from inside passenger compartment, disconnect shaft assembly from steering gear.
4.
Drain power steering fluid, then disconnect hoses from steering gear.
5.
Remove band from steering joint cover.
6.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts, then the steering gear from left side of vehicle.
7.
Reverse procedure to install.
Dissembly, Inspection and Reassembly
Disassembly
Fig. 39 Power Steering Gear
1.
Remove tie rod end from tie rod, then dust cover from ball joint, Fig. 39.
2.
Remove bellows band, then the retaining clip.
3.
Pull bellows out toward tie rod. Check for rust on rack when bellows are replaced.
4.
Remove feed tube from gear housing, then while slowly moving rack, drain fluid from gear housing.
5.
Remove end plug, then with piston turned clockwise until rack is locked, remove self locking nut.
6.
Chisel tab washer of of rack, then remove tie rod from rack. Use care to avoid twisting tie rod when removing from rack.
7.
Remove rack support cover locking nut, then using yoke plug socket 09565-21100 or equivalent, remove rack support cover.
8.
Remove rack support spring, rack support and bushing from gearbox.
9.
Remove valve body housing attaching bolts.
10.
Rotate rack stopper clockwise, until end circlip is removed from slot in gear housing, then turn rack counterclockwise and remove circlip.
11.
Remove O-ring and oil seal from rack bushing, then the oil seal from rack bushing.