Alliance/Encore L4-1721cc 105 CID (1985)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Anti-Knock Bearing, Replace
Fig. 12 Installing anti-knock bearing.
This procedure can only be done on vehicles equipped with manual steering.
1.
Remove axial ball joint, refer to ``Axial Ball Joint Assembly, Replace'' procedure.
2.
Turn steering wheel to full lock position, then pry out anti-knock bearing using a suitable screwdriver.
3.
Clean rack and anti-knock bearing bore, then coat rack and bore with Molykote BR 2 or equivalent.
4.
Install new anti-knock bearing. Ensure each bearing tab is installed in slot (A), Fig. 12.
5.
Install axial ball joint.