General information about steering The steering is of a trauma-safe type. It consists of a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism and a shock-absorbing steering column. The column is connected to the steering mechanism by means of an intermediate shaft with...
Electric Power Steering — Removal and Installation Removal procedure: place the car on a lift; disconnect the negative battery cable; set the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and lock it; remove the front wheels; using a universal puller, press out the ball...
Power steering gear — removal and installation Removal procedure: place the car on a lift; disconnect the lead from the negative terminal of the battery; set the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and lock it; remove the front wheels; install clamps on...
Removal and installation the steering wheel Removal procedure: set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position by inserting the key into the ignition switch (lock) and releasing the locking device; disconnect the negative battery cable; remove the airbag from...
Removal and installation the steering column Removal procedure: disconnect the negative battery cable; remove the steering wheel as described above; Fig. 6.6. Removing the decorative upper panel of the steering column unscrew the three mounting screws under the...
Removal and installation a steering column with two cardan joints Some cars have a steering column with two cardan joints. Removing such a steering column has some peculiarities. Removal procedure: under the vehicle, unscrew and remove the eccentric bolt of the terminal connection of...
Removal and installation the power steering pump Removal procedure: disconnect the negative battery cable; raise the front of the car and place safety supports under the body; remove the right front wheel and mudguard; remove the accessory drive belt (see section "...
Removal and installation the steering tie rod end Fig. 6.23. Fastening the steering rod end with a clamp and bolt Fig. 6.24. Fastening the tie rod end with a lock nut (arrow) There are two types of fastening of steering tips to steering rods used on a car: using a...
Removal and installation the inner steering rod joint Attention! To avoid damage to the steering gear, it is recommended to use the device for removing and installing the inner ball joint of the steering rod Dir 1305-01 and Dir 1306. Removal procedure: raise the front of...
Adjusting the rack stop If there is play in the steering mechanism, accompanied by a knocking noise, before deciding to replace the entire mechanism, you should make sure that the rack stop is adjusted correctly. Fig. 6.29. Adjusting the...