Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
10. Pull the rack bar (A) out of the rack housing.
Inspection
1. Rack bar
A. Check the rack gear for damage.
B. Check the rack bar for bend and deformation.
2. Pinion assembly
A. Check the pinion gear for damage.
B. Check the surface contacting the oil seal for damage.
C. Check the oil seal for damage.
3. Check the inside of rack housing for damage.
4. Check the bellows for being torn.
Reassembly
1. Apply the grease to rack gear teeth and then insert the rack bar (A) into the rack housing.
2. Insert the rack bush (A) and the stopper (B) into the rack housing.
3. Push in the rack stopper (A) until the clip (C) groove of the rack stopper is aligned with the notched hole of the rack housing. Then, install the clip
while turning the rack stopper (B).
