Pioneer 1200, Maintenance Service Manual

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION Rack and Pinion
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-7
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12. Inspect the bushing (17) and needle bearing (14) for excessive wear. If wear is excessive, replace the
steering box assembly (CCI P/N 102010101) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-11).
13. Inspect the ball joints (9) for wear. If one or both of the ball joints (9) are excessively worn, remove and
replace the ball joint from the rack.
13.1. Secure the rack in a vise (Figure 7-18, Page 7-9). Use wood blocks between the rack and the jaws
of the vise to protect the rack from damage.
13.2. Tap the flange out of the notch in the rack (Figure 7-19, Page 7-9).
13.3. Remove the ball joint (9) from the rack (2) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-11).
14. Remove the rack (2) from housing (1).
Figure 7-8 Remove Rack and Pinion
Figure 7-9 Ball Joint Figure 7-10 Drag Link
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