XJ-6 (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Renew
POWER STEERING RACK - RENEW
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Centralize the steering wheel and remove the ignition key.
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Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
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Disconnect the multi-plug from the steering rack (1 Fig. 2) -6 cyl, (1 Fig. 3) -12 cyl.
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Remove the steering rack ball joints.
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Unscrew and remove the steering rack gaiter heat shield securing bolts and remove both heat shields (Fig. 2) -12 cyl only, (drivers side LH drive
illustrated).
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Remove the bolt (1 Fig. 4) and nut (2 Fig. 4) securing the lower column (3 Fig. 4) to the steering rack pinion (4 Fig. 4).
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Remove the rack feed pipe to sump mounting bracket securing screw.
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Place a suitable drain tray in position below the steering rack pinion / pipes.
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Slacken the feed pipe to rack union nut, disconnect the pipe from the rack and allow to drain.
Note: To keep the system clean and prevent the ingress of any dirt / dust, fit blanking plugs to the rack and pipes whenever they are disconnected.