Daewoo Matiz (2003 year). Manual - part 176

POWER STEERING GEAR  6C – 9

D105C702

RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR
ASSEMBLY

(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand
Drive Similar)
Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly from

the vehicle. Refer to “Rack and Pinion Assembly” in
this section.

2. Remove the rack bearing.

D

Remove the adjuster plug locknut (1).

D

Remove the adjuster plug (2).

D

Remove the adjuster spring (3).

D105C703

3. Remove the steering pinion.

D

Remove the dust cap (1).

D

Remove the retaining ring (2).

D105C704

D

Remove the steering pinion dust cap (3).

D

Remove the steering pinion locknut (4).

Notice: If the stub shaft is not held, damage to the pin-
ion teeth will occur. While holding the stub shaft, remove
the locknut from the pinion.

D105C705

D

Remove the steering pinion from the pinion bear-
ing by hitting the pinion with the flated drift and
hammer (5).

6C – 10  POWER STEERING GEAR

D105C706

Important: Hit the drift using a hammer when the lower
pinion is vertical with the drift.

D

Remove the bearing by hitting the bearing with the
flated drift and rubber hammer (6).

D105C707

D

Remove the pinion shaft seal (7).

D

Remove the needle bearing (8).

D

Remove the retaining ring (9).

Important: The power steering gear housing and the
rack gear in this vehicle is not serviceable as unit.
The faulty parts must be replaced as whole units.

D105C708

Inspection Procedure

1. Inspect the tie rod ends and the ball joints for dam-

age. Refer to Section 6D, Manual Steering Gear.

2. Inspect the tie rod ends and the rack/pinion boot for

cracks or abnormal wear. Refer to Section 6D, Manu-
al Steering Gear.

3. Inspect the metal part for damage.

D

Inspect the pinion gear for damage or wear (1).

D105C709

D

Inspect the rack gear for damage or wear (2).

D

Inspect the steering gear housing for damage or
wear(3).

POWER STEERING GEAR  6C – 11

D105C710

4. Inspect the bearings and the seal for damage.

D

Inspect the pinion shaft seal for leaks and wear (1).

D

Inspect the needle bearing for wear (2).

D

Inspect the pinion bearing for wear (3).

5. The faulty parts must be replaced.

D105C711

Assembly Procedrue

1. Install the steering pinion gear.

D

Install the retaining ring (1).

D

Install the needle bearing (2).

D

Install the pinion shaft seal using a drift (3).

D105C712

40–50 N

S

m

2. Install the steering pinion locknut (4).

Tighten

Tighten the pinion locknut to 40–50 N

S

m (30–36 lb-ft).

D15C713A

45–55 N

S

m

3. Install the dust cap (5).

Tighten

Tighten the dust cap to 45–55 N

S

m (33–41 lb-ft).

4. Install the retaining ring (6).

5. Install the plastic dust cap (7).

6C – 12  POWER STEERING GEAR

D105C714

6. Install the rack bearing.

D

Install the adjuster spring (1).

D

Tighten the adjuster plug (2).

D

Tighten the plug locknut (3).

7. Install the rack and pinion steering assembly to the

vehicle. Refer to “ Rack and Pinion Assembly ” in this
section.