Vanden Plas L6-4.2L (1982)
Technical Service Bulletin # 578901001
Date: 901001
Tool - Steering Rack Bushing Replacement
STEERING
SECTION:
57
No :
8
Model:
XJ-S, XJ6 III Date: OCTOBER, 1990
KEY POINTS:
REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHINGS
Service tool JD 165 has been introduced for replacing the steering rack mounting bushings on XJ-S and XJ6 Series III vehicles. With the use of this tool,
it is not necessary to remove the rack when replacing the bushings.
FIG. 1
Steering rack mounting bushings can be removed and replaced using items 1, 2, and 3, figure 1. Sport mounting bushings incorporated on some XJ-S
vehicles are removed using item 4 of figure 1. Sport mounting bushings are identified by their steel faced thrust washers. Standard mounting bushings
incorporate rubber faced thrust washers.
To remove and replace steering rack mounting bushings using tool JD 165, use the following procedure:
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Raise and support the front of the vehicle.
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Turn the ignition key to prevent steering lock engagement.
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Apply adhesive tape along the top edge of the steering column upper cowl and along the steering wheel boss, adjacent to the tape on the upper
cowl.
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Apply a small amount of modeling clay to the shoulder of the steering rack centralizing pin 18G 1466. This will prevent oil loss when the pin is
installed.
FIG. 2
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Remove the centralizing pin access plug from the steering rack and insert the pin. Rotate the steering wheel until the pin is fully engaged, (fig. 2).
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Mark the position of the steering wheel on the tape.
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Remove the pin and install the access plug.
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Remove the pinch bolt and nut from the lower steering column lower universal joint.
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Release the joint from the steering rack.
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Remove the rack to crossbeam lower and upper mounting nuts and bolts.
