Legend Coupe V6-2675cc 2.7L SOHC FI (1988)
Fig. 12 Power steering gear exploded view
STEERING GEAR
Disassembly
Note installation position of components as they are removed, and keep all components in order to ensure proper assembly.
1.
Remove control unit, then carefully clamp steering gear in vise.
2.
Remove equalizer tube, loosen tie rod boot retaining bands, then pull boots away from gear housing.
3.
Bend back tie rod locking washers, hold rack with suitable wrench, then remove tie rods and lock washers.
4.
Push right end of rack back into cylinder to prevent damage to sealing surface.
5.
Remove rack guide screw locknut, guide screw, spring and plunger, Fig. 12.
6.
Remove 28 mm snap ring from bottom of gear housing, then drive pinion assembly from housing using soft faced mallet.
7.
Remove 4 cylinder housing retaining bolts, then slide cylinder housing off rack.
8.
Remove O-ring, back-up ring, steering rack bushing A and the cylinder spring, Fig. 12, then remove end seal from cylinder housing, taking care
not to damage housing.
9.
Remove cylinder, seal retainer and rack assembly from housing, then remove retainer washer.
10.
Remove gear housing cap and seal from housing, then press pinion seal from cap.
11.
Remove pinion holder snap ring, pinion holder and upper pinion bearing from gear housing.
12.
Remove cylinder and seal retainer from rack.
13.
Disassemble seal retainer as follows:
a. On models with Type A retainer, remove O-ring, snap ring and stopper ring, then the cylinder cap, Fig. 12.
b. On models with Type B retainer, remove O-ring and circlip cylinder cap, Fig. 12.
c. On all models, remove remaining O-ring, rack end bushing B and the end seal, Fig. 12.
14.
Carefully pry piston sealing ring and O-ring from rack piston.
Inspection
1.
Clean all components with suitable solvent and blow dry with compressed air.
2.
Inspect sliding surfaces of all components and replace any that are damaged, scored or excessively worn.
3.
Inspect rack and pinion teeth for damage and wear, and replace as needed.
4.
Inspect pinion shaft ball bearings, and replace if noisy or loose. To replace lower bearing, remove snap ring and remove bearing using suitable
