Eclipse L4-1996cc 2.0L DOHC (1995)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Diassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
Fig. 23 Exploded View Of Power Steering Gear
Disassemble power steering gear in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 23, noting the following:
1. Using a screwdriver, remove dust cover from tie rod end. Loosen, then remove boot retaining band.
2. Using a chisel, unstake tab washer which fixes tie rod and rack.
3. Remove end plug caulking and end plug.
4. Using special tool No. MB991204, or equivalent, remove rack support cover from gearbox.
5. Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the pinion to remove it.
6. Using a socket, remove the oil seal and the ball bearing from the valve housing simultaneously.
7. Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of the circlip comes out of the slot in the rack housing, then turn the stopper counterclockwise to
remove the circlip.
8. Remove rack, rack stopper and rack bushing.
9. Partially bend oil seal and remove from rack bushing. Do not damage oil seal press fitting surface.
10. Using a brass bar, remove the ball bearing from the gear housing.
11. Using special tool No. MB991120, or equivalent, remove the needle roller bearing from the rack housing.
12. Remove the back-up washer and oil seal from the gear housing, using caution to avoid damaging inner surface of rack cylinder.
13. Inspect the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear, then the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear.
14. Inspect the rack for bends.
15. Check the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear, then check for worn or defective seal.
16. Check bearing for roughness or abnormal noise during operation, check the bearing for play.
17. Check the needle roller for bearings for roller slip-off.
18. Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for damage.
19. Check mounting rubber for cracks or damage. Replace as required.