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2. Inspect the tie rods for bends or deformation.
3. Inspect the rack and pinion-to-tie rod boots for
tears or deterioration.
PR307
4. Check boot clamps for security.
5. Check that the rack and pinion assembly oper-
ates smoothly with no binding from full-left to
full-right position.
6. Inspect for grease seepage from the rack and
pinion assembly.
NOTE: The steering assembly is not repairable. If
any of the above items fail inspection, the steering
assembly must be replaced.
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack and pinion assembly into position
from the right-side of the vehicle; then secure
with the two cap screws, washers, and nuts.
Tighten to specifications.
PR305
2. With the rack and the steering wheel centered,
slide the lower steering shaft joint onto the pin-
ion shaft aligning the match marks.
PR309
3. Apply green Loctite #270 to the cap screw; then
secure the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion
shaft making sure the shaft does not protrude
into the joint beyond the clamping surface.
PR309A
4. Tighten the cap screw to specifications; then
check that the steering wheel turns freely.
5. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuck-
les; then secure with the castle nuts tightened to
specifications.
6. Install the cotter pins and spread to secure.
NOTE: If the holes in the tie rod ends don’t align
with the slots in the castle nuts, tighten the nuts
sufficiently to install the cotter pins.
7. Install the wheels and check the steering system
for full and free travel; then remove the vehicle
from the supports.
! WARNING
Allowing the lower steering shaft joint to extend too
far onto the pinion shaft could cause binding or
lock-up of the steering joint resulting in loss of
steering control.
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