7
Rack and Pinion
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
CAUTION
• In step 4, do not press against the outer race of the bearing.
4.
If the bearing (9) was removed, press on a new bearing, exerting all pressure on the inner race (grease the bearing
before installing it). Then install the external snap ring (10)
.
See preceding CAUTION.
5.
If the needle bearing (7) is damaged, the steering box assembly (CCI P/N 101878302) must be replaced
.
6.
Install pinion (8) and bearing (9) assembly into the housing (6)
. Make sure the rack gear
teeth will mesh with the gear teeth on the pinion. The rack may need to be rotated slightly while lightly tapping on
the pinion-bearing assembly with a rubber mallet.
See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not force the pinion-bearing assembly into the housing. The gear teeth or the small bearing
could be damaged.
1
2
16
15
Figure 7-12
Press In Dust Seal
Figure 7-13
Rack and Pinion Adjustment
3
1
2
Figure 7-14
Rack and Pinion Resistance
7.
Install the internal snap ring (11)
8.
Using an appropriate size deep well socket (1) to apply pressure evenly, press in a new dust seal (2)
.
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