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Power Steering Gear Box: Inspection

  1. Rack
    1. Rack tooth face damage or wear
    2. Oil seal contact surface damage
    3. Bending or twisting
    4. Oil seal ring damage or wear
    5. Oil seal damage or wear
    Fig 1: Checking Rack
    G00328251Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Pinion valve
    1. Pinion gear tooth face damage or wear
    2. Oil seal contact surface damage
    3. Seal ring damage or wear
    4. Oil damage or wear
    Fig 2: Checking Pinion Valve
    G00328252Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Bearing
    1. Seizure or abnormal noise during bearing rotation
    2. Excessive play
    3. Missing needle bearing rollers
  4. Others
    1. Damage of the gear housing cylinder bore
    2. Boot damage, cracking or ageing