940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering
Removal/Installation
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle.
2.
Remove splash pan, then the jack support panel on front crossmember.
3.
Disconnect lower steering shaft from steering gear.
4.
Remove snap rings from lower universal joint.
5.
Loosen upper bolt and remove lower bolt from universal joint clamp, then slide joint up steering shaft.
6.
Remove ball joint nut, then disconnect tie rods.
7.
Disconnect oil lines from steering gear.
8.
Remove anti-roll bar brackets from side members and position aside.
9.
Remove steering gear attaching bolts, then the steering gear from vehicle.
10.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque steering gear attaching bolts to specifications.
Cam Gear Type
Disassembly
1.
Remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
2.
Remove and cap power steering gear lines.
3.
Place fixture 5046 on to steering gear, then place assembly into a suitable vise.
4.
Drain fluid from steering gear assembly.
5.
Visually check inner and outer ball joints for wear and/or damage.
6.
Remove clamps from bellows. Wipe clean grease from shaft.
7.
Disconnect steering rods from rack as follows:
a. On late type assemblies, use suitable pliers to remove steering rods from rack.
b. On early type assemblies, use a 32mm open end wrench to remove steering rods rack.
c. On all assemblies, prevent rack assembly from moving with an adjustable spanner wrench. Install spanner wrench on to outermost flats.
d. Disconnect left steering rod completely, then loosen right side and leave connected to rack assembly.
8.
Remove lock sleeve locking wire from right side.
9.
Using compressed air, blow air through outer tube connector to free lock sleeve and brushing.
10.
Remove steering rod.
11.
Remove lock sleeve, plastic ring and bushing.
12.
Remove pre-tension cover, adjusting shims, gasket, spring and piston assembly.
13.
Remove dust cover and pinion lock ring.
14.
Remove pinion cover.
15.
Secure shaft with socket tool No. 5179 or equivalent, then remove pinion nut.
16.
Gently remove pinion and spool valve assembly. If necessary, gently tap lower portion of pinion using a brass drift and hammer to remove
assembly.
17.
Remove rack assembly.
18.
Release lock ring, then remove pinion lower bearing.
19.
Remove lower seal and guide sleeve.
20.
Remove rack seal and spacer from tube housing.
21.
Remove piston seal. Replace piston seal only if seal is damaged or vehicle has been driven 25,000 miles or more.
22.
Remove socket tool No. 5179, dust cover, locking ring, seal and ball bearing.
23.
Remove four Teflon rings from spool valve.
24.
Clean and check all parts for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace all seals. If pinion or spool valve is damaged, replace complete assembly.
Replace rack bearing and pinion guide sleeve. Check bellows and replace, if necessary.
Assembly
1.
Lubricate all components as necessary.
2.
Install O-ring, then Teflon ring. If Teflon ring is difficult to install, heat ring to approximately 100-120°F.
3.
Place guide sleeve and seal into housing.
4.
Install lower ball bearing.
5.
Install seal and spacer onto rack.
6.
Install the following:
a. Install seal, with lip facing piston seal.
b. Install tapered spacer, with tapered side facing seal.
c. Install flat spacer.
7.
Press the two spacers together.
8.
Coat rack teeth with suitable lubricant.
9.
Install rack, seals and spacers as follows:
