Stub Shaft Seals and Upper Bearing

Fig. 33 Stub Shaft Seals & Upper Bearing Assembly:

REMOVAL
1. Remove rack and pinion assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove retaining ring and dust cover, Fig. 33.
3. While holding stub shaft, remove locknut from pinion. If stub shaft is not held, damage to pinion teeth will occur.
4. Using a suitable press, press on threaded end of pinion until flush with ball bearing assembly. Complete removal of valve and pinion assembly is not required.
5. Remove stub shaft dust seal, stub shaft seal and stub shaft bearing annulus assembly from valve end of housing.