Mirage L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC 12 Valve (1996)
Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Manual Steering Gear
1. Reverse disassembly procedure in Fig. 1 to assemble, noting the following:
a. Apply a coat of grease to surface of rack support that contacts the rack, then install rack support to the rack.
b. Fill inner side of rack support spring with grease, then install rack support spring to rack housing.
c. Install rubber cushion to rack support cover.
d. Apply 3M ATD No. 8663 or equivalent sealant to threaded part of rack support cover, then install rack support cover to rack housing.
2. Adjust total pinion and tighten as follows:
a. Position rack at its center then torque rack support cover to 11 ft. lbs.
b. From neutral position, rotate pinion shaft clockwise one complete turn within 4-6 seconds using socket tool No. MB991006-01, or equivalent.
c. Loosen rack support cover 30-60° and adjust pinion torque to 5-11 inch lbs. from 0-90° and to 2-9 inch lbs. from 90° to rack stop.
d. If specified value cannot be reached, check rack support cover and components.
