Steering Gears & Linkage CHRYSLER Corp. Imports Rack & Pinion: Overhaul: Disassembly
- With rack and pinion assembly mounted in a soft-jawed vise, remove tie rod staking with a chisel. Then, use a wrench to remove tie rod assemblies.
- Remove lock nut and using a special socket (MB990607 or equivalent), remove yoke adjusting screw. Remove yoke spring, rubber cushion and support yoke. Carefully pry out oil seal.
- Remove snap ring and remove pinion and bearing. Remove snap ring retaining bearing to shaft and press off bearing.
- Remove rack from left side of housing to avoid damage from rack teeth during removal.