Sebring V6-2.5L VIN N (1997)
12. Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the back-up washer and oil seal from the gear housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the rack cylinder of the gear housing.
INSPECTION
Rack
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Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
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Check the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear.
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Check the rack for bends.
Pinion And Valve Assembly
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Check the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
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Check for worn or defective seal ring.
Bearing
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Check for roughness or abnormal noise during bearing operation.
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Check the bearing for play.
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Check the needle roller bearings for roller slip-off.
Others
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Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for damage.
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Check the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.
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Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.
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Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.
REASSEMBLY
Follow removal procedure in reverse order for installation, noting the following.
1. Apply a coating of Mopar (R) ATF PLUS (Automatic transmission fluid type 7176)/Automatic transmission Fluid "DEXRON II" to the
outside of the oil seal.
2. Using the special tools, press the back-up washer and the oil seal into the rack housing to the specified position (where the upper surface of
press-in guide coincides with the stepped part of the press-in tool).