STEERING
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Power Steering (Gear Housing)
(d) Using SST, press out the bearings.
SST 09630–00012 (09631–00020,
09631–00070)
(e) Using SST, press in a new lower bearing.
SST 09630–00012 (09631–00020, 09631–00100,
09631–00170)
HINT: Install the lower bearing so that it is positioned
23.1 mm (0.909 in.) away from the housing inner end
surface.
(f) Using SST, press in a new upper bearing.
SST 09630–00012 (09631–00020, 09631–00170)
HINT: The bearing's top end should be installed so
that it aligns with the housing end surface.
(g) Install a new O–ring and metal spacer.
(h) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
(i) Form a new teflon ring into a heart shape and install
it with hand.
(j) Using SST, form the teflon ring.
NOTICE: The teflon ring must be squeezed before in–
serting the cross shaft or damage will result.
SST 09630–00012 (09631–00120)
SR–71