Steering gear and related components
- 1. Steering mechanism
- 2. Car body
- 3. Fastening nut
- 4. Steering rod mounting nut
- 5. Steering rod
- 6. Ball joint
- 7. Ball joint fastening nut
- 8. Steering rod mounting bolts
- 9. Mounting plate bolt
- 10. Outer plate of the steering rod mounting
- 11. Locknuts
- 12. Steering rod ball joint
- 13. Bolts for connecting hydraulic pipes
- 14. Sealing washers
- 15. High pressure tube
- 16. Return pipeline
- 17. Nut
- 18. Washer
- 19. Steering column
- 20. Universal joint
- 21. Tie bolt
- 22. Washer
- 23. Nut
- 24. Compaction
- 25. Mounting bolts
- 26. Body
- 27. Mounting plate
- 28. Steering rod
- 29. Steering traction adjuster
Access to the steering gear is difficult with the engine installed and is difficult to improve.
Removal
1. Remove the front wheels, vacuum booster and hydraulic brake lines that interfere with access to the steering gear.
2. Bend back the trim panel and mark the installation position of the steering column universal joint in relation to the steering gear shaft. Then unscrew the compression nut and remove the bolt.
3. Clamp the hydraulic hoses near the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Label the hydraulic lines and disconnect them from the steering gear by removing the banjo bolts.
5. Loosen the mounting bolts and disconnect the steering rods.
6. If the vehicle is equipped with the servotronic system, disconnect the system valve connection connector.
7. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the steering gear.
Repair
Inspect the steering gear for wear or damage, check the operation of the rack and pinion mechanism. To repair the steering gear, you must contact specialists.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.