626 L4-2.0L DSL (1984)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Manual Steering
Removal and Installation
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle and remove front wheels.
2.
Remove steering shaft to pinion coupling attaching bolt.
3.
Remove cotter pins and nuts from tie rod ends.
4.
Remove splash shield, then disconnect tie rods from steering knuckles using tool No. 490118850C or equivalent.
5.
Remove steering gear attaching bolts, then the steering gear and linkage.
6.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque tie rod to 58-72 ft.lbs. on 1984-87 models or to 22-33 ft.lbs. on 1988 models.
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Drain lubricant from gear housing by removing filler plug.
2.
Secure steering gear in a suitable vise.
Fig. 5 Disassembled view of constant gear ratio manual steering gear. 1984-85 626 & 1986 323
3.
Remove tie rod ends, then the boot wires and boots, Fig. 5. Mark the threaded part of tie rod for assembly reference.
