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5-39. STEERING GEAR-Continued

(38)

Remove and discard the worm shaft seal ring (54). The remove and discard the worm shaft " "

ring (55) from the worm shaft/input shaft (1).

WARNING

During step (39) you should wear eye protection, as the spring

and loaded poppets could eject, and cause eye injury.

(39)

It is not usually required to service the poppet assembly. If required, however, position the rack

jaws. Then, remove two retaining rings (56), two poppet seats (57), two poppets (58), nylon spacer

rod (59), and spring (60).

CAUTION

If the bearing is cocked while you press it out, it will burnish the

bore, causing it to become oversized. You will then have to

replace the gear housing.

(40)

The housing bearing assembly (16) or race should only be removed if you determine that the

bearing must be replaced after following cleaning and inspection procedures. Remove the bearing

in the following manner: Use bearing mandrel to apply pressure from the side cover opening and

press the bearing out through the trunnion cover opening. Maintain a good, square contact

between the housing and press base to avoid damaging the housing bearing bore. Remove

retaining ring (61) from bearing. Discard bearing.

(41)

Remove bleed screw (62).

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is potentially dangerous. Avoid

repeated and prolonged breathing of vapors and skin contact

with the liquid. Do not use near open flame, arcing equipment

or other ignition sources. Always wear eye protection and

protective clothing. The flash point of P-D-680 is 100 to 138

deg. F (38 to 59 deg. C).

(1) Clean all parts in dry cleaning solvent (Item 3, Appendix E).

WARNING

Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air is directed

against the skin. Do not use compressed air for cleaning or

drying unless the pressure is/has been reduced to 30 psi (2.11

kg/cm2) or less. When working with compressed air, always use

chip guards, eye protection, and other personal protective

equipment.

(2) Dry all parts with compressed air.

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