Inspection After Disassembly

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Rack
- Check for rack tooth face damage or wear
- Check for oil seal contact surface damage
- Check for rack bending or twisting
- Check for oil seal ring damage or wear
- Check for oil seal damage or wear
Fig 1: Identifying Rack
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Pinion valve
- Check for pinion gear tooth face damage or wear
- Check for oil seal contact surface damage
- Check for seal ring damage or wear
- Check for oil seal damage or wear
Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Valve
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Bearing
- Check for seizure or abnormal noise during rotating a bearing
- Check for excessive play
- Check for missing needle bearing rollers

Others
- Check for damage of the rack housing cylinder bore
- Check for boot damage, cracking or aging