Phoenix L4-151 2.5L VIN 5 2-bbl (1982)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rack and Pinion - Revised Leak Diagnosis
Number
83-I-60
Section 3
Date 04/83
Subject:
REVISED RACK AND PINION LEAK DIAGNOSIS - 1982 AND 1983 PHOENIX AND 6000 MODELS
The following diagnosis revises the rack and pinion portion of Rack and Pinion and Pump Leak Diagnosis found on page 3-11, Figure 7, in the 1982
Phoenix and 6000 Service Manual and Figure 2, page 3-6 in the 1983 General Carline Information Service Manual...
1.
Torque fitting to 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.). If leakage persists, replace "O" ring seal. If leakage is due to damaged threads, repair fitting nut or replace
line as required. If housing threads are badly damaged, replace housing.
2.
Replace dust and stub shaft seals.
3.
If leakage is observed between torsion bar and stub shaft, replace the valve assembly.
4.
If leakage is observed at driver side and is not affected by the direction of turn, replace pinion shaft seal.
5.
If leakage is observed at the housing end and spurts when bottomed in left turn, replace inner rack seal.
6.
If leakage is observed in this area of the housing, replace the inner rack seal.
7.
If leakage is observed at passenger side, it is necessary to remove bulkhead and replace both "O" ring seals and lip seal.
