Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual page 441

9 -1 6 STEERING
RACK
P IST O N
Fig. 3 5 -Removing Rack-Piston
Fig. 36--Removing Adjuster Plug
3. If the needle bearing is to be replaced, remove the
retaining ring using Internal Pliers J-4245. Remove
thrust bearing as outlined in Step 2 above. Drive
needle bearing, dust seal and oil seal from adjuster
plug using Bearing Remover J-8524-2 and Driver
J-7079-2 as shown in Figure 39. Discard the oil seal.
4. Wash all parts in clean solvent and dry parts with
compressed air.
5. Inspect thrust bearing spacer for wear or cracks.
Replace if damaged.
6. Inspect thrust bearing rollers and washers for wear,
pitting or scoring. If any of these conditions exist,
replace the bearing and washers.
Assembly
CAUTION: Place a block o f wood under the
adjuster plug to protect the thrust bearing
surface.
J-7624
1 2 3 4 5
1. Retaining Ring 5. Adjuster Plug
2. Dust Seal 6. "O" Ring
3. O il Seal 7. Thrust Washer
4. Needle Bearing (Large)
Fig. 3 7 -Adjuster Plug-Exploded View
B E A R IN G
Fig. 38--Removing Retainer
1. If the needle bearing was removed, place new
needle bearing over Tool J-8524-1 and J-7079-2,
with the bearing manufacturer's identification
toward the tool, and drive the bearing into the
adjuster plug until the tool bottoms in the housing
(fig. 40).
2. Place dust seal and a new oil seal on Tool J-8524-1
(lip of seal away from tool). Lubricate seal with
Power Steering Fluid and drive or press seals into
adjuster plug until seated (fig. 41).
3. Install retaining ring with Internal Pliers J-4245.
4. Lubricate the thrust bearing assembly with Power
Steering Fluid. Place the large thrust bearing
washer on the adjuster plug hub, then install the
upper thrust bearing, small bearing washer and
spacer (grooves of spacer away from bearing
washer).
5. Install a new bearing retainer on the adjuster plug
6 7 8 9 10 1
8. Thrust Bearing
9. Thrust Washer (Small)
10. Spacer
I K Retainer
S C R E W DRIVER
RETAINER
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