RX7 2RTR- 1308cc 1.3L Turbo FI (1989)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Power 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. 10 Disassembled View Of Power 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. 10.
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.
Rotate rack stopper clockwise until end of clip projects out, then turn in opposite direction to remove clip, rack stopper and rack bushing.
6.
Remove rack bushing oil seal using a suitable screwdriver. When removing oil seal, use care to avoid damaging rack bushing.
7.
Remove locknut and yoke plug, then the spring and racket support.
