Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
Removal
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
Remove the steering gearbox.
Remove both tie-rod ends from the rack ends.
R ...
Mainshaft Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling
and rough movement.
Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shaft bearing s ...