Steering Gears, Rack And Pinion
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of hardware |
| Balance tube blocked | A | Require repair or replacement of balance tube |
| Balance tube missing | C | Require replacement of balance tube |
| Balance tube restricted | A | Require repair or replacement of balance tube |
| Bellows boot clamp missing | C | Require replacement of clamp |
| Bellows boot cracked (not through) | 2 | Suggest replacement of bellows boot |
| Bellows boot missing | C | Require replacement of bellows boot |
| Bellows boot not sealing | A | Require repair or replacement of bellows boot |
| Bellows boot torn | A | Require replacement of bellows boot |
| Bellows boot twisted (from toe adjustment) | B | Require repair |
| Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector melted | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part.
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| Connector missing | C | Require replacement |
| Fitting leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Fitting missing | A | Require replacement of fitting |
| Fitting threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads |
| Fitting threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of part with stripped threads |
| Fluid contaminated | B | Require flushing and refilling of the system |
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NOTE:
Determine and correct source of contamination. OEM specifications must be followed for fluid type.
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| Gasket leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Housing cracked, affecting structural integrity | B | Require replacement |
| Housing leaking | A | Require replacement |
| Inadequate power assist | A | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If steering gear is source of inadequate assist, require repair or replacement.
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| Lash exceeds manufacturer's specifications | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Malfunctioning | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure to perform all functions, out of OEM specification, or out of range.
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| Seal leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Splines damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Splines stripped (splines missing) | A | Require replacement |
| Steel line blocked | A | Require repair or replacement of line |
| Steel line leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of line |
| Steel line missing | C | Require replacement of line |
| Steel line restricted | A | Require repair or replacement of line |
| Terminal burned, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Terminal burned, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, affecting performance | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of part with stripped threads |
| Unequal power assist | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead burned | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead conductors exposed | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead open | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead shorted | A | Require repair or replacement |