Mirage Sedan LS L4-1834cc 1.8L SOHC MFI (1999)
Pull out the rack from the gear housing in the direction shown in the illustration.
CAUTION: If the rack is pulled out in the wrong direction, the bushing in the gear box may be damaged by the rack threads.
Reassembly Service Points
>A<Oil Seal Installation
Use the special tool to press the oil seal in the top plug.
>B<Rack Support Cover Installation
Position the rack at its center and tighten the rack support cover to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
>C<Total Pinion Torque Adjustment
1. In neutral position, use the special tool to rotate the pinion shaft clockwise one turn per 4 - 6 seconds. Return the rack support cover 30° - 60°
and adjust the torque to the standard value.
Standard value: 0.3 - 1.4 mm (3 - 12 inch lbs.)
[Torque variation: 0.4 Nm (3 inch lbs.)]
CAUTION:
1. When adjusting, set the standard value at its highest value.
2. Assure no ratcheting or catching when operating the rack toward the shaft direction.
NOTE: When it cannot be adjusted within the specified return angle, check or replace the rack support cover components.
