Attention! In order to avoid damage to the steering mechanism, it is recommended to use a device for removing and installing the inner ball joint of the steering rod Dir 1305-01 and Dir 1306 during work.
Withdrawal procedure:
- raise the front of the car and install safety supports under the body;
- remove the steering tip as described above;
- remove the plastic clamp securing the bellows of the steering rod and remove the boot, which is recommended to be replaced regardless of its condition;
- turn the wheels so that the gear part of the rack comes out of the steering gear housing;
Pic. 6.26. Tool Dir 1306 mounted on the steering rack
- install the Dir 1306 device on the toothed part of the rack, which is a clamp for fixing the rack from turning (pic. 6.26);
Pic. 6.27. Loosening the tie rod with tool Dir 1305-01
- in this position, use tool Dir 1305-01 to unlock the inner joint of the steering rod (pic. 6.27);
Pic. 6.28. Tie Rod Inner Joint Assembly: 1– steering draft; 2 – the hinge of steering draft; 3 - thrust washer; 4 - lock washer; 5 - gear rack; A - flats on the gear rack
- unscrew the inner joint from the steering rod (pic. 6.28);
- check the inner hinge - no tight turning or excessive hinge play is allowed;
- inspect the rack teeth, make sure they are intact and not worn;
- The tie rod must not be bent, otherwise replace the rod.
Installation order:
- before installation, clean the threaded parts of the parts from the sealant;
- Install the thrust washer assembly with lock washer, tie rod inner ball joint, on the rack, having previously applied a small amount of Loctite Frenbloc to the pin threads, being careful not to clog the air outlet hole;
- using the tools, tighten the tie rod inner ball joint to the specified torque, remove the tools;
- set the steering to the middle position to equalize the amount of air in the covers;
- install a new corrugated boot and fix it with a new clamp, having previously lubricated the bearing surface of the corrugated boot on the inner ball joint of the steering rod;
- check the air circulation in the system by pressing lightly on one bellow and make sure that the other bellow is inflated.