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Power Steering Gear Box: Inspection

  1. Check rack for cracks or other damage, or for abnormal wear of teeth; replace if necessary.
  2. Check seal ring part of rack for abnormal wear or damage; replace if necessary.
  3. Use V blocks to support both ends of large-diameter part of rack; check for excessive bending; replace if necessary.

    Bending limit : 0.006 in (0.15 mm) (near rack center) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Runout
    G01078730Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.