Rack and Pinion Gear Overhaul

Rack and Pinion Gear Overhaul Points : Rack and Pinion steering Gear Overhaul Exact procedures for overhauling a rack and pinion steering gear will vary with car make and model. You must disassemble the unit and check each part closely. Replace any part that shows signs of wear. Show a disassembled manual rack and pinion steering gear. Study how all of the parts fit together. Use a service manual to obtain exact procedures for repairing the particular unit. As an example a critical repair method is show. A special guide fixture is being used to drill a lock pin out of the gear assembly. The shop manual gives correct drill size and replacement pin number.