Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
RACK AND PINION
Tools Required
KM-J-22610 Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly.
3. Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack and pinion steering assembly.
4. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
5. Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod nut and the adjusting nut.
6. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps.
7. Remove the dust boot.
8. Push back the plastic retainer protecting the connection between the inner tie rod and the power steering gear rack.