Rack Bushing, Stopper and Clip Assembly Note
- Apply ATF to the rack bushing.
- After installing the SST
to the steering rack end, assemble the rack bushing to the rack housing.
NOTE:
- Assemble the rack bushing so that the taper side faces the piston side of the steering rack.
- Insert the stopper together with the rack bushing to the rack housing so that the stopper extends past the installation groove on the rack housing.
NOTE:
- Assemble the stopper so that the side with the groove is facing outward.
- Assemble the clip to the installation groove on the rack housing.
- Perform the cylinder air tightness inspection using the following procedure.
- Install the SST
to the power cylinder section of the gear housing.
- Apply 53.3 kPa {400 mmHg, 15.7 inHg}
of vacuum with a vacuum pump and verify that it holds for 30 s
.
- If there is a malfunction, inspect the gear housing inner surface and the oil seal, and the rack bushing for damage, and repair or replace if necessary.