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586 STEERING SYSTEM Inspection of dismantled parts 1. Examine the Housing set which consists of Case steering Gear (1), Bottom bush (3). If damage to any of the above components is evident then hous- ing set must be replaced as a set. 2. Examine the Rack-bush (2) for damage or excessive wear leading to loose fit with Rack. If any of the above is evident, remove the Rack Bush by knocking it out of the housing using a mandrel gently. 3. Examine the Rack & Pinion set which consists of Rack (7), Pinion (4), Ball bearing (5) and Retainer ring (6). If damage to any of the above item is evident then the rack and Pinion set must be replaced as set. 4. Examine the Yoke (8) for Excessive wear and damage. If fit between yoke bore on Case Steer- ing Gear and Yoke is slack in either of designs, replace theYoke by new one. If damage is evident, replace the Yoke. 5. Examine the Yoke Spring (9). If found to be damaged or found to be solid (compressed set) replace the part. 6. Examine Inner Ball Joints (13) andOuter Ball joints (15) for service failures (any play discard level more than 0.1 mm at 100 g). If damage to the joints is evident, replace the parts. 7. In case of accident vehicle and also during regular overhaul the Rack (7), Pinion (4) and Housing set should be checked for visual cracks, breakage and bend. Check Rack and Pinion for micro cracks. If any one of the above is evident, replace the parts. Disassembly NOTE : 1. RPS assembly already removed from vehicle. (Refer RPS assembly removal procedure) 2. Refer exploded view of Steering Rack and Pinion Assembly (For M/S RANE) while overhauling procedure. 1. Hold the Steering Gear on a soft jaw vice. 2. Remove lock nut (16) and remove both the Outer Ball Joints (14 &15) from the steering gear. 3. Remove the Bellow strap (20) and clips (19) on either sides using a plier via IBJ Rod and dispose them. 4. Remove the Bellows (18) on both side and dispose. 5. Loosen the Inner Ball Joints (13) from the Rack by arresting the Rack (7) with 36 mm double end spanner. (Rack should not twisted while loosening inner ball joint) 6. Loosen the Yoke Cover (10) using 17 mm double end spanner and dispose the Yoke cover. Remove the spring (9) and Yoke (8) from the housing. 7. Loosen the Pinion Cover (11) using 42mmdouble end spanner and Remove the Pinion bearing Sub assembly (4, 5, and 6). Dispose the Pinion cover (11) along with the oil seal (12) 8. Remove the Rack (7)