Swift L4-1298cc 1.3L DOHC 3 MFI 16V (1989)
Fig. 9 Removing Steering Rack
Fig. 10 Positioning Rack Side Mount
Remove steering gear case from vehicle.
1.
Move both boots toward tie rod ends, then remove tie rods from steering rack.
2.
Remove steering pinion as outlined under STEERING PINION.
3.
Remove rack from case as shown in Fig. 9.
4.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply grease to entire teeth surface of rack.
b. Ensure rack side mount is positioned as shown in Fig. 10.
Manual Pinion Bearing
Remove steering gear case from vehicle.
1.
Remove steering rack as outlined under STEERING RACK.
2.
Remove pinion bearing from case using slide hammer and bearing remover No. 09921-20200.
3.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply grease to rollers of pinion bearing.
b. Press fit pinion bearing into gear case using bearing installer No. 09943-88211.
Manual Steering Pinion
Fig. 8 Removing Steering Pinion
Remove steering gear case from vehicle.
1.
Remove rack plunger as outlined under STEERING RACK PLUNGER.
2.
Remove gear case packing, then bearing plug using 43 mm socket.
3.
To separate pinion from housing, tap where shown in Fig. 8, with plastic hammer.
