Title: Remove and replace rack-and-pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection standards, and following manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering
B. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Task 7

Process/Skill Questions:

- What would happen if mounting bushings failed?
- Why is an alignment needed after replacing the steering gear?
- Why would the power steering system need flushing after the replacement of the steering gear?