Eclipse L4-1996cc 2.0L DOHC (1995)
20. Reverse numbered sequence shown in Fig. 23 to assemble steering gear, noting the following.
a. When installing back-up washer and oil seal, coat seal with Dexron II or Diamond ATF SP ATF and press washer and seal into rack housing to
specified position.
b. It will be necessary to use installer tool No. MB991199, guide tool No. MB991099 and bar tool No. MB991197, or equivalents, to install
back-up washer and oil seal.
c. When installing needle roller bearing, press evenly as valve housing is aluminum.
d. It will be necessary to use installer tool Nos. MB990938 and MB991202, or equivalents, to install needle roller and ball bearings.
e. When installing oil seal and O-ring, press fit oil seal until it reaches rack bush end.
f.
Apply coating of multipurpose grease to rack tooth face.
g. When installing rack assembly, cover rack serrations with tool No. MB991213, or equivalent, then match oil seal center with rack to prevent
retainer spring from slipping and slowly insert rack from power cylinder side.
h. When installing rack bushing and stopper, wrap rack end with vinyl tape and apply a coating of Dexron II or Diamond ATF SP ATF.
i.
Install seal rings using tool No. MB991317, or equivalent.
j.
When installing end plug, secure threaded portion at two points using a punch.
k. Adjust total pinion torque to 6-12 inch lbs.
l.
When installing tie rod, fold tab washer end into tie rod notch.
m. Pack dust cover interior with multi-purpose grease.
