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SST051C 3. Remove tie-rod outer sockets and boots. 4. Loosen tie-rod inner socket by prying up staked portion, and 5. Remove retainer. 6. Remove pinion assembly. 7. Use a 2 to 2.5 mm (0.079 to 0.098 in) diameter drill to com- SST652C 8. Remove gear housing end cover assembly with a suitable tool. 9. Draw out rack assembly. 10. Remove rack seal ring. I Using a heat gun, heat rack seal to approximately 40°C I Remove rack seal ring. Be careful not to damage rack. SST644C 11. Remove rack bushing and rack oil seal using tape wrapped socket and extension bar. Do not scratch inner surfaces of pinion housing. Inspection NBST0029 Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or Genuine Nissan BOOT NBST0029S01 I Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it. I Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. RACK NBST0029S02 Thoroughly examine rack gear. If damaged, cracked and worn, PINION ASSEMBLY NBST0029S03 I Thoroughly examine pinion gear. If pinion gear is damaged, I Check that all bearings roll freely. Ensure that balls, rollers and GEAR HOUSING CYLINDER NBST0029S04 Check gear housing cylinder bore for scratches and other damage. POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE Disassembly (Cont’d) ST-20 |