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<< C >> RACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

<< C >> RACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTIONDo not close the vent hole in the rack with grease.

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  1. Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the rack teeth face.
  2. Cover rack serrations with special tool MB991213.
  3. Apply GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to special tool MB991213.
  4. Align the center of the seal with the rack to prevent the retainer spring from slipping. Slowly insert the rack from power cylinder side.

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Scheme 150: << D >> OIL SEAL/RACK BUSHING INSTALLATION

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  1. Apply GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to the outer surface of the oil seal. Using the special tool MB990927, press in the oil seal until it is flush with the bushing end face.
  2. Apply GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to the oil seal inner surface and the O-ring.
  3. Wrap the rack end with plastic tape, and push the rack bushing onto the rack.