The steering rack is a part of the car that controls the car. This is a high-tech device with a fairly long service life. If a malfunction occurs in this mechanism, it is necessary to sort out the steering rack. Let's see how to carry out this procedure using the example of Subaru.
Instructions
Step 1
Place the staff in the middle position and use a chalk or bright marker to mark the position of the control shaft. Remember, if this is not done, then during further assembly you will have to spend a lot of time to find which shaft tooth is inserted into the rack shaft tooth.
Step 2
Drain the oil by unscrewing the tubes that fit the front of the rail. After the oil has drained out, do not forget to screw the tubes back in place. After that, unscrew the protection, pants from the heads of the block, while taking care not to break the pins. Then pull the pants down while unscrewing the stabilizer and pulling it out. Unscrew the propeller shaft bolt and remove the rack from the cross member.
Step 3
Wash all parts thoroughly with engine cleaner. Be careful not to get dirt inside the tubes. Further analysis of the rail is carried out directly on the table. To change the upper repair kit, pull the ball bearing off the shaft. For the lower set, disconnect the wire stopper by twisting the rack shaft sleeve. When you see the latch, start twisting in the other direction and pull out the latch.
Step 4
Changing the thrust washer and collar located in the very center of the rack housing is carried out by knocking them out. When you press in new parts, be careful not to damage the lip of the cuff. During all work, make sure that no small particles of dirt, threads and other foreign objects get into the gearbox and hydraulic system.
Step 5
When assembling and installing, first try on the rail, for this, screw it lightly without pipes. Check if the shaft fits into the rack correctly, then slide the propeller shaft onto the splines, at the same time carefully pull the rack to the cross member. See if the steering wheel is still in the middle position. If everything is in order, then collect it completely, and secure it carefully.
