Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals Replacement - Off Vehicle Quiet Valve

1. Loosen both cylinder line fittings on the cylinder end of the gear assembly.
2. Loosen both fittings on the cylinder line assemblies (1) at the valve end of the gear assembly.
3. Remove both cylinder line assemblies (1) from the rack and pinion gear assembly (2).



4. Remove the O-ring seals (1) from the valve end of line.
5. Discard the O-ring seals (1).

1. Inspect the cylinder lines (1) for the following items:

•

Cracks

•

Dents

•	Damage to the threads

2. Replace the parts as needed.



3. Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Install the cylinder line assemblies (1) to the gear assembly (2) and tighten.

•	Valve end fittings to 17 N·m (13 lb ft)

•	Cylinder end fittings to 27 N·m (20 lb ft)