Valve and Pinion Disassembly and Assembly
Valve and Pinion Disassembly and AssemblyDisassembly
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the dust cover from the lower end of the housing.
3. While holding the stub shaft, remove the locknut from the pinion.
4. With the gear centered, mark the location of the stub shaft notch on the housing to aid in properly installing the pinion and valve assembly.
5. Remove the upper housing retaining ring and, using an arbor press, press on the threaded end of the pinion until it is possible to remove the valve and pinion assembly from the housing.
6. Remove the stub shaft dust seal, the stub shaft bearing annulus assembly and the valve and pinion assembly from the housing.
7. Inspect the valve body rings for wear or damage. Replace the valve body rings as needed. Coat the rings with power steering fluid before installation.
8. Remove the lower pinion valve seal and bushing. Discard the seal.
Assembly
NOTE: Coat all of the seals and bushings with power steering fluid to ensure proper sealing.
1. Install the bushing and a new lower pinion valve seal.
2. Install the valve and pinion assembly, the stub shaft bearing annulus assembly and the stub shaft dust seal.
3. While holding the stub shaft, tighten the locknut onto the pinion shaft.
^ Tighten the pinion locknut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Replace the dust cover onto the housing.
5. Install the rack and pinion steering assembly.
6. Perform the straight-ahead check.