RX7 2RTR- 1308cc 1.3L Turbo FI (1989)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Manual Steering
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove battery cover, then disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove cooling fan, then the radiator cover and radiator.
3.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove stabilizer bar.
4.
On models equipped with power steering, disconnect and cap pressure and return lines at steering gear.
5.
On all models, remove tie rod end attaching bolts, then disconnect tie rod end, using a suitable tool.
6.
Remove steering gear attaching bolts, then the steering gear and linkage from vehicle.
7.
Reverse procedure to install.
Disassembly
Fig. 6 Disassembled View Of Manual Steering Gear
1.
Secure gear and linkage assembly in a suitable vise.
2.
Mark position of tie rod ends for assembly reference, then remove tie rod ends from tie rods, Fig. 6.
3.
Cut boot wires, then remove boot clamps and the boots.
4.
Secure rack gear in vise, then remove tie rods and spring pins.
5.
Remove locknut, adjust cover, yoke sheet, spring and pressure pad from housing.
6.
Remove pinion dust cover, then the locknut and rear cover with oil seal.
7.
Remove pinion from housing.
8.
Carefully slide rack out of housing in direction opposite rack bushing.
9.
Remove rack bushing, then the gear housing.
