STEERING – Power Steering Gear Box
37A-14
2. Apply a coating of the specified fluid to the outside of
the ball bearing. Using the special tools, press the ball
bearing into the valve housing.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
"HA SEAL RING INSTALLATION
1. Kneed the seal ring to soften it.
2. Apply the specified fluid to the seal ring, and install to
the rack groove.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON II
3. Insert the tapered side of the special tool from the pinion
gear side, and compress the seal ring.
"IA OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Use the special tool to press the oil seal into the valve housing.
The upper surface of the oil seal should project outwards
approx. 1 mm from the housing edge surface.
Caution
If the oil seal is flush with or lower than the housing
edge, it will cause oil leaks and require reassembly.
"JA END PLUG INSTALLATION
1. Apply the specified sealant to the threaded part of the
end plug.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No.8661 or equivalent
2. Secure the threaded portion of the end plug at two places
by using a punch.
"KA TOTAL PINION TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
1. Position the rack at its centre. Tighten the rack support
cover to 15 Nm.
2. In neutral position, rotate the pinion shaft clockwise one
turn/4 – 6 seconds with the special tool. Return the rack
support cover 30_ – 60_ and adjust torque to the standard
value.
Ball bearing
MB990938
MB991203
Pinion gear
MB991317
Tapered side
Approx. 1 mm
MB990941
End plug
Sealant
End plug
MB991006