Disassembly
Disassembly
1. Loosen the lock nut (A) and then unscrew the tie-rod end (B) and lock nut from the tie-rod.
2. Remove the bellows clip (A) and band (B) and then pull the bellows (C) away from the end of the tie-rod.
3. Remove the feed tubes (A) from the steering gear box.
4. Unscrew the tie-rod (A) from the rack bar (B).
5. Remove the lock nut (A) and yoke plug (B) and then pull out the yoke spring (C) and support yoke.
6. Remove the snap ring (A).
7. Remove the pinion plug (A) and lock nut (B).
8. Remove the valve assembly (C), oil seal (D), bearing (E) and snap ring (F).
CAUTION:
Do not allow dust, dirt, or foreign materials to contact the disassembled parts and inside of the valve assembly housing.
9. Unscrew the rack bush and pull the rack bar out of the rack housing.
10. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.