Note: Steering gear repair is not possible. If the block is excessively worn, the action will be weak and the steering will transmit a large amount of road shock to the steering wheel. If the steering is heavy or hard, you can check the steering damper for partial jamming (Chapter 16). For direct steering models, also refer to Chapter 18.
1. Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove the front wheels.
2. On direct steering models, loosen and remove the bolt securing the steering damper to the mounting plate (photo).
3. Unscrew and remove the bolts securing the mounting plate to the steering rack (photo). Pull the mounting plate forward.
4. Where applicable, remove the trim from under the dashboard above the steering column.
5. Disconnect the rubber seal from the bulkhead and, on direct-acting steering models, disconnect it from the steering gear.
6. Unscrew and remove the clamping bolt that secures the column flange tube to the steering gear, then with a soft metal drift, if necessary, beat off the flange from the gear.
7. On models equipped with power steering, place a suitable container under the steering gear. Install the clamps on the power steering flexible hoses. Unscrew the connecting nut and bolt of the supply and return pipes, disconnect them from the casing of the rotary valve on the steering gear.
8. Unscrew the mounting nuts securing the steering gear to the bulkhead and fender, remove it from the engine compartment (photo).
9. Turn off a nut, disconnect the shock-absorber of the steering mechanism from a rack on steering transfer.
10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Replace all self-locking nuts, tighten all nuts and bolts with tightening torque specified in the Specification. Before tightening the bulkhead bolts, the bolts securing the steering gear to the fender must be tightened. Replace power steering washers where necessary. Complete and bleed the power steering circuit as directed Chapter 19.
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