Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 319

STEERING
Pinion
Dismantling
1.
Slacken the locknuts sec\lring the tie rod outer ball
joints.
2. Remove the rack from the car 57.25.01
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57.25.02 - Remove and refit
STEERING RACK GAITERS
- Overhaul
Removing
1.
Remove the tie rod outer ball joints 57.55.02.
2. Remove the inner and outer clips securing the gaiters
to the steering rack and the tie rods respectively.
3.
Withdraw the gaiters.
Rack plunger
3. Unscrew the plug securing the rack plunger to the
rack housing.
4. Remove the plug and shims.
5.
Withdraw the spring and plunger.
STEERING RACK AND PINION
Refitting
4.
Lubricate the tie rod inner ball joints with fresh
grease.
5. Slide the new gaiters complete with clips along the tie
rods into position on the rack.
6. Fit the inner clips to the gaiters and the rack housing.
7.
Fit the locknuts and outer ball.joints to the tie rods.
8. Secure the outer ball joints to the steering arms and
fit the road wheels.
9. Adjust the front wheel track and tighten the outer
ball joint locknuts.
10. Tighten the outer clips on the gaiters ensuring that
the gaiters are positioned to accommodate lock to
lock movement of the tie rods.
6. Remove the circlip retaining the pinion to the rack
housing.
7. Withdraw the pinion complete with plug end" locating
pin, shims, bush and upper thrust washer.
Continued
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57.25.07 Sheet 1
Triumph TR6 Manual. Pan No. 545277 Issue I
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