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Inspection After Disassembly

  1. 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
    G00333676Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. 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
    G00333677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. Bearing 
    • Check for seizure or abnormal noise during rotating a bearing
    • Check for excessive play
    • Check for missing needle bearing rollers
  1. Others 
    • Check for damage of the rack housing cylinder bore
    • Check for boot damage, cracking or aging