Summit Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1992)
Fig. 5 Rack And Pinion 1992 Models
NOTE: Assemble rack and pinion in reverse order of numbered sequence shown, noting the following.
1. Apply Dextron or Dextron II automatic transmission fluid to O-rings, seal rings, entire surface of oil seals and rack.
2. Apply Mopar multi-mileage lubricant or equivalent to ball bearings, entire surface of needle bearings, rack teeth and pinion teeth.
3. Install back-up washer and oil seal into housing using oil seal installer MB991097 and oil seal installer attachment MB991098 or their equivalents.
4. Install pinion needle bearing using bearing and oil seal installer MB991100 and bearing and oil seal installer attachment MB991102 or their
equivalents. Set scribed side of bearing in installer.
5. Using suitable tools, press oil seal and bearing into pinion housing.
6. Using suitable tools, press oil seal into rack housing.
7. Cover rack with a vinyl bag (supplied in repair kit) and secure with vinyl tape, then insert slowly into housing.
NOTE: Ensure that vinyl bag is free of wrinkles and that bag is not damaged after installation.
8. Wrap vinyl tape around end of rack, then install rack bushing and stopper. Push stopper in until circlip groove of stopper is aligned with notched
hole of housing, then install circlip while turning stopper.
NOTE: Circlip end should be visible through notched hole of housing.
9. Wrap vinyl tape around pinion teeth, then install seal using a suitable pipe.
10. Apply semi-drying sealant to threaded section of rack support cover, then install and temporarily tighten locknut.
11. Apply semi-drying sealant to threaded section of end plug, install end plug, then stake at two points with a punch.
12. Adjust total pinion preload, refer to TOTAL PINION PRELOAD.
13. Secure inner tie rods by bending tab washers onto tie rod stepped portions.
14. Fill outer tie rod end dust cover inner side and lip with multi-mileage lubricant.
15. Adjust tie rod length between end of bellows and inner side of tie rod locknut to 7.1-7.2 inches.