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SST472A 10. Remove center bushing and rack oil seal using tape wrapped socket and extension bar. Do not scratch inner surfaces of pinion housing. Inspection NHST0024 Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or Genuine NISSAN BOOT NHST0024S01 I Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it. I Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. RACK NHST0024S02 Thoroughly examine rack gear. If damaged, cracked or worn, GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY NHST0024S03 I Check pinion gear. If it is worn or damaged, replace as a gear I Manually spin bearing. If torque variations or free play are GEAR HOUSING CYLINDER NHST0024S04 Check gear housing cylinder bore for scratches or other damage. SST468C TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKETS NHST0024S05 I Check ball joints for swinging force. Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints swinging force “A”: Refer to SDS, ST-30. I Check ball joint for rotating torque. Tie-rod outer ball joint rotating torque “B”: Refer to SDS, ST-30. I Check ball joints for axial end play. Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints axial end play “C”: Refer to SDS, ST-30. I Check condition of dust cover. If cracked excessively, replace GI MA EM LC EC FE AT AX SU BR RS BT HA SC EL IDX POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE Disassembly (Cont’d) ST-19 |