Excel L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (8 VALVE) (1986)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear
Fig. 1 Disassembled view of steering gear assembly
DISASSEMBLY
Before disassembly, note rack starting force and pinion preload torque in straight ahead position for reference at reassembly.
1.
Wrap a shop towel around center portion of steering, gear, then mount gear in a soft-jawed vise.
2.
Cut nylon bellows band, then remove bellows from left tie rod.
3.
Unstake left tie rod end nut using suitable chisel, then remove tie rod from rack assembly.
4.
Remove yoke plug locknut, Fig. 1, then using tool 09565-21100 or equivalent, remove yoke plug.
5.
Remove yoke spring, cushion rubber and support yoke from gear box.
6.
Remove and discard oil seal.
7.
Remove snap ring, then the pinion and bearing assembly.
8.
Remove pinion bearing retainer snap ring, then using tool 09565-21000 or equivalent and a suitable press, press bearing from pinion.
9.
Cut bellows band, then remove bellows from right tie rod.
10.
Unstake right tie rod end nut, then move rack fully toward housing. Carefully position toothed portion of rack in a suitable vise and remove tie rod.
11.
Remove rack from left side of gear housing to prevent damage to bushing.
INSPECTION
Clean all metal components in suitable solvent, then inspect the following components and repair or replace as necessary:
1.
Inspect support yoke for damage or excessive wear.