STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Rack and Pinion
Page 7-12 2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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4. Install the snap ring (4) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-11).
5. Using a socket to apply pressure evenly, press in a new dust seal (Figure 7-21, Page 7-12).
6. Apply a small amount of grease to the rack guide (5) where it comes into contact with the rack (2) (Figure
7. Place a few drops of Loctite
®
222 to the threads of the screw (7) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-11).
8. Install the ball joints onto the rack by securing the rack in a vise using wood blocks between the rack and
the jaws of the vise to protect the rack from damage. Tighten the ball joints to 60 ft-lb (81 N·m).
9. Install the rack guide (5), pressure spring (6) and screw (7) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-11). The screw should
be threaded in until it bottoms out and then backed out 1/4 turn (Figure 7-22, Page 7-12).
10. Insert a 3/8 inch deep well socket into the steering column end of the universal joint (2) and tighten the
bolts (1) to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m) (Figure 7-23, Page 7-12).
11. Use a torque wrench connected to the 3/8 inch deep well socket to measure the resistance of the rack
and pinion. Rotational resistance should measure 7 to 15 in-lb (.8 to 1.7 N·m).
12. If measured resistance is not 7 to 15 in-lb (.8 to 1.7 N·m), adjust the screw (7) until correct setting is
achieved. Tighten the nut (8) to 28 ft-lb (38 N·m) (Figure 7-22, Page 7-12). See following NOTE.
Figure 7-21 Press In Dust Seal
Figure 7-22 Rack and Pinion Adjustment
Figure 7-23 Rack and Pinion Resistance
Figure 7-24 Install Ball Joint
RUBBER MALET
15/16 INCH DEEP WELL
SOCKET
DUST SEAL
IN PLACE
7
8
2
3/8 IN.
1/4 DRIVE
DEEP WELL
SOCKET
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