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Pinion Assembly, Bearings, Rack & Housing: Disassembly

  1. Clean exterior or gear thoroughly and place in suitable holding fixture. Remove yoke cover, shims, spring and yoke. Remove right hand ball housing/tie rod assembly and position rack to right hand stop.
  2. Note position of flat on input shaft (front wheel drive models), or "D" shaped groove (rear wheel drive models), for proper reassembly. Remove pinion cover and gasket. Remove pinion shaft, spacer and shims. Remove upper bearing and pinion seal. Remove rack from housing and remove lower pinion bearing.
    NOTE: Flat or "D" shaped groove must be in same position upon assembly so that steering wheel will be in straight ahead position.
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