Power Steering Gear Box: Inspection
- Rack
- Rack tooth face damage or wear
- Oil seal contact surface damage
- Bending or twisting
- Oil seal ring damage or wear
- Oil seal damage or wear
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- Pinion valve
- Pinion gear tooth face damage or wear
- Oil seal contact surface damage
- Seal ring damage or wear
- Oil damage or wear
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- Bearing
- Seizure or abnormal noise during bearing rotation
- Excessive play
- Missing needle bearing rollers
- Others
- Damage of the gear housing cylinder bore
- Boot damage, cracking or ageing