Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
22.
If yoke support requires replacement, using suitable drift, punch out expansion plug, then remove yoke support and discard support and expansion
plug.
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect pinion shaft bearing for fit on shaft.
2.
Check fluid passages for obstruction or leakage.
3.
Inspect housing for cracks and stripped threads.
4.
Check mating surfaces for burrs.
5.
Inspect valve and piston bores for scoring.
6.
Ensure pinion shaft rotates freely.
7.
Inspect piston rack and pinion shaft teeth for nicks and burrs.
ASSEMBLE
Fig. 12 Rack Piston O-ring & Seal Installation
1.
If required, install yoke support and expansion plug.
2.
Using piston seal replacer tool No. T81P-3504-L or equivalent, install rack piston O-ring, then Teflon seal, Fig. 12.
3.
Separate steering gear inner seal plastic insert and save for later installation.
4.
Install rack oil seal protector tool No. T87P-3504-H or equivalent, over rack, then install plastic insert and inner seal to piston, then remove seal
protector.
5.
Snap plastic insert into inner seal.
6.
Using suitable steering gear lubricant, pack steering rack teeth, then apply light lubricant to rack yoke contact area.
7.
Using suitable power steering fluid, lubricate piston seal and gear inner seal outer edge.
8.
Install rack piston seal sizer tool No. T81P-3504-K or equivalent, to end of steering gear housing, then install rack.
9.
Using suitable punch and plastic hammer, drive end of rack to seat inner seal.
10.
Install rack bushing O-ring, then using rack oil seal replacer tool No. T81P-3504-C or equivalent, install rack bushing seal.