XJ-6 (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
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Remove the return pipe to rack tube securing clip.
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Displace and remove the pipe to rack tube mounting block.
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Slacken the return pipe to rack union nut, disconnect the return pipe from the rack and allow the pipe to drain.
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Slacken the nuts and bolts (2 Fig. 1) securing the steering rack (3 Fig. 1) to the front crossmember -6 cyl, and (2 Fig. 2), and (3 Fig. 2) -12 cyl.
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Disconnect the lower steering column from the rack pinion.
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Remove and discard the steering rack mounting bolts, and remove the rack from the vehicle.
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Retrieve the steering rack spacing washers -6 cyl. only.
Assembly
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Check that the new rack is centralized.
Warning: NEW STEERING RACKS ARE FITTED WITH A CENTRALIZING PIN. WHEN THE RACK HAS BEEN FITTED, THE PIN
MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN ACCESS PLUG AND SEALING WASHER (4 FIG. 1 -12 CYL; 4 FIG. 2 -6 CYL).
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Fit and align the rack to its mounting position on the vehicle.
Note: Steering rack securing bolts should be used only once. When fitting a rack always use new bolts.
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Refit the steering rack spacing washers -6 cyl. only.
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Fit, but do not tighten, the rack lower mounting bolts.
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Align and connect the lower steering column to the steering rack pinion.
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Fit, but do not tighten, the rack upper mounting bolts.
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Align the rack assembly and final tighten the securing bolts.
