RACK AND PINION LEAK DIAGNOSIS SERVICE MANUAL REVISION

The following diagnosis revises the rack and pinion portion of Rack & Pinion and Pump Leak Diagnosis found on Page 3-11 in the 1982 Century & Skylark Manual. Refer to fig. 3-14.

1. Torque fitting 27N m(20 lbs. Ft.). If leakage persists, replace "O" ring seal. If leakage is due to damaged threads, repair fitting nut or replace line as required. If housing threads are badly damaged, replace housing.

2. Replace dust and stub shaft seals.

3. If leakage is observed between torsion bar and stub shaft, replace the valve assembly.

4. If leakage is observed at driver side and is not affected by the direction of turn, replace pinion shaft seal.

5. If leakage is observed at the housing end and spurts when bottomed in left turn, replace inner rack seal.

6. If leakage is observed in this area of the housing replace the inner rack seal.

7. If leakage is observed at passenger side, it is necessary to remove bulkhead and replace both "O" ring seals and lip seal.

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