Engine Speed Sensing Power Steering — Steering Rack Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly
N-35prose procedureEngine speed sensing power steering rack — applies to power-steering equipped models.
Needle bearing oil seal
- 1Insert the SST so that it contacts the needle bearing.
- 2Remove the oil seal and needle bearing out with the SST bar.
Seal ring, O-ring
Remove the seal ring and O-ring out of the steering rack with a flat-tipped screw driver.
Inspection
Steering rack
- 1Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear, replace if necessary.
- 2Measure runout of the rack.
- 3If not within specification, replace the rack.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Runout — Near point Amaximum | 0.15mm {0.006 in} |
| Runout — Near point Bmaximum | 0.20mm {0.008 in} |
Runout — Near point Amaximum
0.15mm {0.006 in}
Runout — Near point Bmaximum
0.20mm {0.008 in}
Assembly
1. Mounting bracket and rubber
- 1(1) Install the mounting rubber.
- 2(2) Tap the mounting bracket on with a plastic hammer.
2. O-ring and seal ring
- 1(1) Apply ATF to a new O-ring and seal ring.
- 2(2) Install the O-ring in the ring groove of the rack.
- 3(3) Install the seal ring in the groove of the rack.
- 4(4) Compress the seal ring by hand to fit it into the groove.