Removing and installing the steering Removing the steering is quite labor-intensive, since in addition to the work described, to remove the steering, it is necessary to remove both lower casings, the middle engine beam, the engine mount console and the...
Steering repair As already mentioned, steering repairs should be avoided. The rack and steering gear housing are the most important parts of the steering, and if they are worn out, it is better to replace the steering gear. It is...
Power steering — removal and installation The power steering cannot be disassembled. If damaged, the steering must be replaced. Below we describe only the simplest work that can be carried out on power steering. 14.2.1 Removal and installation Removal and...
Checking the tension of the power steering pump V-belt The tension of the power steering pump drive belt is checked in the middle of the section between both upper pulleys. Press with your thumb in the middle of the belt and check, as shown in Figures 230 and 231, that its...
Filling the hydraulic system and bleeding air Place the car on a level surface. Warm up the engine. Run the engine at no more than 1000 rpm and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock to increase the fluid temperature. Unscrew the power steering reservoir cap and...
Fluid replacement The fluid should be replaced if it has been in the system for a long time, or the power steering pump or steering has been removed, or if there is air in the fluid: Place the front of the car on stands. Loosen the clamp...
Sizing and Adjustment Charts — Steering Design - Rack and pinion steering Play on the steering wheel rim - max. 30 mm Power steering pump belt tension - See chapter 14.3.2 Power steering filling capacity - 0.8 l (for pump 0.35 l) Fluid grade: Dexron II,...
Table of tightening forces of threaded connections — steering Steering wheel nut - 35 Steering joint clamping bolts - 36 Steering rods to the rack - 73 Steering rod adjustment locknuts - 75 Steering to body - 60 Steering rods to control levers - 50 Engine mounting to cross beam -...