Optima V6-2.7L VIN 8 (2006)
INSPECTION
1. Rack
1) Rack tooth face damage or wear
2) Oil seal contact surface damage
3) Bending or twisting
4) Oil seal ring damage or wear
5) Oil seal damage or wear
2. Pinion valve
1) Pinion gear tooth face damage or wear
2) Oil seal contact surface damage
3) Seal ring damage or wear
4) Oil seal damage or wear
3. Bearing
1) Seizure or abnormal noise during bearing rotation
2) Excessive play
3) Missing needle bearing rollers
4. Others
1) Damage of the gear housing cylinder bore
2) Boot damage, cracking or aging
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the oil seal and gear housing.
Recommended fluid Power steering fluid (PSF-3)
2. Using the special tools (09555-21000, 09573-21000, 09573 33000,09573-33100), install the backup washer and oil seal to the specified position
in the gear housing.
3. Apply the specified grease to the entire surface of the needle bearing.
Recommended grease Multipurpose grease SAE J310a, NLGI No.2
