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JDB0356 PT 22 0010A Application Problem Solution Note Ford Rack and Pinions 22 217 218 220 231 232 234 235 239 241 242 243 244 246 253 264 268 271 272 276 283 294 Correctly transferring and installing pressure port check valve The original rack and pinion may have a check valve and retaining clip in the pressure port See graphic below for a typical installation The valve prevents fluid from backing up into the pump when the engine is shut off Not all original units have a check valve but if one is present it should be transferred to the replacement rack Note also that they don t always have a retaining clip The installation will be successful without the clip it s there to hold the valve in place during installation and to prevent the valve from falling out if the lines are serviced If the clip is reused be very careful not to damage port threads The most important thing is to install the check valve in the pressure port being careful to orient the valve as shown CAUTION Pressure and Return ports are the same thread size Please refer to ProTech PT 22 0007 to determine which port is the pressure port This ProTech bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair Ford Rack and Pinion Pressure Port Check Valve Installation CHECK VALVE CLIP PRESSURE PORT
