Swift L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (1997)
1. Apply grease to all around pinion teeth, pinion needle bearing and gear case oil seal lip.
"A": Grease 99000-25050 or equivalent.
2. Apply lock cement to pinion bearing plug thread.
"B": Lock Cement 99000-32050 or equivalent.
3. Install pinion assembly.
4. Tighten pinion bearing plug to specified torque.
Special Tool (43 mm socket) (A): 09944-26010 or equivalent.
Tightening Torque (a): 80 - 110 Nm (58.0 - 79.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Install rack plunger. See: Replacement/Rack Plunger
Steering Rack
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering gear case.
2. Remove boot wires and clips.
3. Move both boots toward tie rod end.
4. Unbend bent part of tie rod lock washers and remove tie rods from right and left sides of steering rack.
5. Mark left and right tie rods accordingly.
6. Remove rack plunger and pinion assembly from gear case. See: Replacement/Steering Pinion
7. Remove rack from gear case. Direction for rack removal is as shown.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply grease to entire teeth surface of rack and its periphery.
