Inspection After Disassembly
- 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
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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
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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