Power Steering Gear, Overview

Power steering gear, overview,
The power steering gear is not serviceable. If problems in the unit are suspected, determine the cause using pressure and leakage tests. If a malfunction exists replace complete unit.

WARNING:
^ Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
^ Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use.
^ Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the recommendations in this manual-replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
^ Do not attempt to weld or straighten the steering components or load bearing components of the suspension.

Notes:
^ To grease the rack only use steering gear grease Part No AOF 063 000 04
^ Type of oil: Hydraulic oil Part No G 002 000
^ Oil system capacity: 0.7 - 0.9 ltr (11.8 - 15.2 oz.).





Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.
1. Tie rod ball joint
^ Identification:
- Right-hand tie rod ball joint: A
- Left-hand tie rod ball joint: B
2. Hex nut
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
3. Clamp
^ Always replace
4. Boot
^ Must not be twisted after adjusting toe
^ Remove steering gear to replace
5. Clamp
^ Always replace
6. Tie rod
^ 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
^ Replacement parts are supplied preset
^ Vehicle alignment, Refer to Alignment, Service and Repair
7. Hex bolt
^ 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
8. Gasket
9. Hydraulic hose
10. Banjo bolt M 16 x 1.5
^ 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
11. Banjo bolt M 14 x 1.5
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
12. Seals
^ Always replace
13. Return line
14. Steering gear
15. Mounting bracket with rubber bushing
^ Replace if threads in welded nut are damaged
16. Heat shield
17. Self-locking hex nut,
^ 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
18. Hexagon nut
^ 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)