405 L4-1905cc 1.9L (1989)
Steering Gear: Customer Interest
Power Steering Racks - Fluid Leakage
BULLETIN NO. 428
DATE:
SEPTEMBER, 1991
SUBJECT:
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING RACKS
MODELS:
ALL 405 AND 505 VEHICLES
The Warranty Parts Inspection/Testing Area has received several power steering racks that have been replaced due to leakage of power steering fluid
from the protective boots at the tie rod ends. Please be advised that there is no fluid circulation through the steering rack itself, only the pinion valve.
Therefore, when fluid leakage is detected from the rack housing or protective boots, replace only the power steering pinion valve not the entire rack
assembly.
NOTE: STEERING RACK ASSEMBLIES RETURNED TO THE WARRANTY DEPARTMENT FOR THIS CONDITION WILL BE RETURNED
TO THE DEALER AND YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WELL BE DEBITED FOR BOTH PARTS AND LABOR.
