Fuego L4-1565cc 95 CID (1983)
3.
PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT
Tighten the plunger adjusting nut to 10 N-m +/- 2 N-m (8 ft.lbs. +/- 1 ft.lbs.) torque.
NOTE:
Plunger adjustment must be performed with the steering rack mounted in the vehicle and with the engine stopped (no pump pressure
during adjustment).
Record the adjusting nut torque and plunger adjustment information on page G-41 of the M.R. 220 manual and page G-42 of the M.R. 238 manual.
4.
ROTARY VALVE SEAL AND BEARING REPLACEMENT
Disassembly
1.
Remove the rotary valve housing-to-steering gear bolts and remove the valve and housing.
FIGURE 2
2.
Remove snap rings 1 and 2 (Fig. 2).
3.
Tap rotary valve 7 out the bottom of the housing with a brass of fiber faced mallet.
CAUTION: Do not force the valve out. The valve seal rings could be damaged.
4.
Remove seals 3 and 4.
FIGURE 3
5.
Remove bearing 5 and seal 6. Use tool T.Ar. 65 to remove the bearing and seal (Fig. 3).
Cleaning/Inspection
Clean and dry the housing and valve with clean solvent and compressed air.
Inspect the valve assembly. Replace the valve if the pinion teeth or bearing surfaces are damaged or if the valve seals are cut, cracked, or torn.
Polish the housing bore with crocus cloth to remove any light corrosion or minor surface irregularities.