Housing End Plug

The content of this article reflects changes called for in TSB 26-01-97.





DISASSEMBLY
1. Unseat and remove retaining ring from groove with a punch through the hole in the end of the housing.
2. Slowly rotate stub shaft with 12 point socket COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to force the end plug out from housing.

CAUTION: Do not turn stub shaft any further than necessary. The rack piston balls will drop out of the rack piston circuit if the stub shaft is turned too far.





3. Remove O-ring from the housing.

ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate O-ring with power steering fluid and install into the housing.
2. Install end plug by tapping the plug lightly with a plastic mallet into the housing.





3. Install retaining ring so one end of the ring covers the housing access hole.