Replacing the steering gear (Renault Sandero 1)

The steering gear is removed for replacement or repair. However, keep in mind that the steering gear is the most important element of ensuring traffic safety. Low-quality repair of the mechanism can lead to serious consequences, so if necessary, repair it only in a specialized workshop or replace it with a new one. Replacing the steering gear is shown using the example of a steering gear with a hydraulic booster, since this work is more labor-intensive.

You will need: 16, 17, 19 keys, TORX T30, 18 socket head, ball joint puller.

1. Place the vehicle on a viewing ditch and apply the parking brake.

2. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.

3. Loosen the right front wheel mounting bolts.

4. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and place it on supports.

5. Remove the right front wheel and engine splash guard (see "Removal and installation mudguards and engine crankcase protection").



6. In the car's interior, under the instrument panel, unscrew the nut of the bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear shaft...



7. ...and separate the shafts.



8. Press out the ball joint pins of the steering rod ends from the pivot arm bosses (see "Replacing the outer tie rod end").

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9. Unscrew the pressure pipeline fastening nut.



10. Move the pipeline to the side...



11. ...and remove the rubber sealing ring.





12. Unscrew the drain pipe fastening nut...



13. ...and take him aside.

14. Remove the rubber sealing ring.

Warning: Take measures to prevent the working fluid from leaking out of the pipelines by plugging them, for example, with wooden plugs.

Note: Replace the rubber sealing rings on the pressure and drain pipes with new ones each time they are disconnected.

15. Remove the two bolts securing the rear powertrain suspension bracket...





16. ...and take it off.



17. Remove the two bolts securing the steering gear to the subframe.



18. Raise the power unit slightly and move the steering gear to the right.



19. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle by pulling it out through the opening in the right wheel well.





20. Press the fasteners with a screwdriver...



21. ...and remove the holder with the seal assembly.

22. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. When installing the steering gear, make sure that the rack is in the middle (neutral) position. The tightening torque of the steering gear mounting bolts is 105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m), the nut of the bolt of the terminal connection of the steering column with the tail of the steering gear pinion shaft is 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m), and the bolts of the bracket of the rear support of the power unit are 105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m).

23. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment angles in a specialized workshop.