Power Rack & Pinion: Reassembly

1. Apply Dexron-II ATF fluid to all "O" rings. Lubricate rack teeth, bearings and teeth on pinion valve assembly with lubricant supplied by manufacturer. Reassemble rack in reverse order of disassembly.
2. Using Drivers (MB991097 and MB9901098), install and oil seal in rack housing. Using Drivers (MB991100 and MB991102), install bearings in rack housing. Using Socket (MB990607-A), install locking nut.
3. Install rack support spring, rack support cover and rack support. Install self-locking nut. Using Driver (MB99100), install pinion oil seal in rack housing. Using Drivers (C-4637-1 and MB990927), install "O" ring into rack bushing. Adjust pinion rotating force. See PINION ROTATING FORCE  under ADJUSTMENTS.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Rack & Pinion Assembly (Typical)

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