How do you remove seals from rack and Pinon?
Pry the off the circular dust seal and slender open-circle snap ring with a needle-nose pliers. Separate the pinion from the rack with the punch tool. Apply the tip of the punch to the other end of the pinion. Gently tap the end of the punch with a hammer until the pinion slides out.
Why are the seals on a rack and Pinon important?
The seals around the rack and pinion are responsible for keeping the power steering fluid inside the mechanism. If the seals begin to wear out, fluid can seep into the bellows that encompass both ends of the rack.
How do you attach a pinion to a mower?
Insert the pinion into the housing. Gently tap it with the punch. Place the snap ring around the exposed shaft of the pinion. Slide a new dust seal from the kit onto the pinion, covering the snap ring. Screw the nut back onto the shaft of the pinion with the wrench. Attach the dust cap to the end of the shaft.
Where does the steering column go in rack and pinion?
There is a seal where your steering column enters the rack and pinion assembly, then a seal where each tie rod attaches. Each of these seals have to keep high-pressure power steering fluid contained while allowing the steering column to rotate and the tie rods to move as well.
Do you need to replace rack and pinion?
Most rack and pinion leaks will require the replacement of the entire rack and pinion assembly even if most of it works just fine. The good news is you do have another alternative to an expensive replacement.
Why do I have a leak in my rack and pinion?
However, it is more likely that your power steering system will develop a leak at one of the seals on your rack and pinion. There is a seal where your steering column enters the rack and pinion assembly, then a seal where each tie rod attaches.