Chery automobile Service Manual page 289

Check and Replacement of the Components of the Steering Mechanism
Illustration 14
Precaution Do not damage the rack 31. Apply the power steering oil on the new O
rubber ring 33, and then install it. Enlarge the piston 30 with finger.
Precaution Do not enlarge the piston ring excessively. Install the new piston ring 32 on
the piston of the rack piston, apply power steering oil on it, press it tightly with finger.
Illustration 13
Illustration 15
Remove the rack assy
13
· Press the rack assy 31out with a special
purpose tool.
Check the steering rack piston assy Refer to
Illustration 14
Check(1) Inspect the stagger of the rack 31 of
the rack piston assy, which the maximum value
is 0.15mm. Examine if there is flake or
indention on the rack surface and crack or
damage on the working surface. Check if there
is wear or damage on the back surface. Replace
the rack piston assy, if necessary. Check the
damage of the piston ring 32 and the O rubber
ring 33 of the piston. Replace both, if necessary.
Remove the piston ring 32 and O rubber ring 33
with a screwdriver.
Check the bearing of the rack hull assy
Refer to Illustration 15
Examine if there is indention or
Check (2)
damage on the lower bearing 25 of the hull oil
reservoir assy 17 and if it can rotate freely.
Replace it, if necessary. Apply the white special
grease on the installation position of the bearing
when install a new one.
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Refer to Illustration