Mitsubishi Stealth 1994 Import Service Manual page 816

S T E E R I N G - P ower Steering Gear Box
31. REMOVAL OF BALL BEARING
Use the spatial tool to remove the ball bearing from the
gear housing.
(Brass bar)
32. REMOVAL OF NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
Using the special tool, remove the needle roller bearing
from the rack housing.
roller
33. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL / 34. BACK-UP WASHER
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the back-up
Pipe washer and oil seal from the gear housing.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the rack
cylinder of the gear housing.
Oil seal
INSPECTION
RACK
Check the rack tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
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Check the oil seal contact surfaces for uneven wear.
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Check the rack for bends.
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PINION AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
Check the pinion gear tooth surfaces for damage or wear.
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Check for worn or defective seal ring.
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BEARING
Check for roughness or abnormal noise during bearing
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operation.
'Check the bearing for play.
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Check the needle roller bearings for roller slip-off.
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OTHERS
Check the cylinder inner surface of the rack housing for
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damage.
Check the boots for damage, cracking or deterioration.
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Check the rack support for uneven wear or dents.
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Check the rack bushing for uneven wear or damage.
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