Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
1. Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
2. Apply grease to teeth of rack so that grease applied is about as high as teeth, and also apply a thin film of grease to sliding portion of rack shaft.
CAUTION:
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When moving rack to stroke end without tie rod attached, prevent shocks from being applied at the end.
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Do not apply grease to threaded portion at end of rack shaft.
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Move rack shaft to stroke end two (2) or three (3) times to squeeze grease which accumulates on both ends. Remove grease to prevent it from
choking air passage hole.
3. Apply grease to sleeve insertion hole.
4. Apply grease to dust seal insertion hole.
CAUTION: Apply clean grease with clean hands. If material having a sharp edge is used for applying grease, oil seal at the inside might be
damaged.
5. Apply grease to sliding surface of sleeve and spring seat, then insert sleeve into pinion housing. Fit spring into sleeve screw, pack grease inside of
screw, then install the screw.
6. Force-fit oil seal using ST.
ST 34199AE050 INSTALLER
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or scratch cylinder inner wall.
NOTE:
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Apply specified power steering fluid to oil seal.
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Pay special attention not to install oil seal in wrong direction.
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Push oil seal until the stepped portion of A contacts end face of B.
7. Fixing rack housing
Fix rack housing in vise using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
