Steering Rack Removal (page 4 of 5)

16. Remove the cylinder, cylinder seal retainer, cylinder cap and steering rack from the gear housing.

A Gear Housing
B Retainer Washer

17. Remove the retainer washer from the gear housing.

A 6mm Flange Bolt
B Steering Pinion Seal
C Gear Housing Cap
D O – ring

18. Remove the gear housing cap from the gear housing by removing the four 6 mm flange bolts.
19. Remove the steering pinion seal from the gear housing cap and discard.
20. Remove the O – ring from the gear housing and discard.

A 30 mm Snap Ring
B Pinion Holder

21. Check the pinion holder for free movement, excessive play and rough movement; if it is in good condition go on to the next step. If it is damaged, or if dirt has gone past the seal into the grease, replace the bearing.

• Remove the 30 mm snap ring from the pinion holder.