Precis L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1993)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Manual Steering Gear
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 a chisel, then remove tie rod from rack assembly.
