Lynx L4-98 1.6L SOHC Turbo VIN 8 FI (1984)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Rack - Pinion Seal Leaks
Article No. 83-24-10
STEERING - POWER - TRW GEAR SHININESS IN BORE
FORD 1982-84 ESCORT, EXP; 1984 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-84 LYNX, LN7; 1984 TOPAZ
Power steering gear rack and pinion leaks on TRW steering gears on Escort/Lynx/EXP/LN7 and Tempo/Topaz can usually be serviced by using the new
design seals per TSB 83-14-5 and TSB 83-22. Shininess in the lower pinion bore is normal and does not indicate bore wear, which is usually identified
by a customer concern of reduced steering assist during cold operation. Even a condition of reduced steering assist (if caused by leakage past the lower
pinion seal) can usually be serviced with the new design seal.
Lower pinion seals can be installed in the car by using the new simplified procedure outlined in TSB 83-12-4.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 83-12-4; 83-14-5; 83-22
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
