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CHAS
STEERING SYSTEM
DISASSEMBLING THE STEERING
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• oil seal
• circlip
• pinion gear with bearing
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TIP:
Lightly tap on the steering housing with a soft
hammer to remove the pinion gear easily.
CHECKING THE STEERING JOINT
1. Check:
• steering joint
Rough movement
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• pinion gear bearing
Check the bearing movement on the pinion
gear by rotating with the fingers.
Roughness
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• pinion needle bearing
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Damage
→
Replace.
TIP:
When replacing the pinion needle bearing, it is
recommended to replace the steering rack
assembly. The steering housing may be sub-
ject to damage during removal of the pinion
needle bearing.
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