Power Steering Gear, Emptying

Power steering gear, emptying

Note: Room temperature must be at least 20°C when emptying steering gear.





^ Turn steering pinion in direction of (arrow) until stop.





^ Secure steering gear horizontally in vise.
^ Place drip tray underneath steering gear.
^ Cut through steering gear where indicated with (arrow -A-).
^ Hold sign-off steering gear over oil receptacle and let hydraulic fluid run out. Turn steering pinion to stop in opposite direction if necessary.