Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview
Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview
The power steering gear is not serviceable. If a customer has reported a problem, determine cause via pressure test and leak test. If there is a malfunction, replace power steering gear.
• Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts. Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not permitted.
• To grease the rack, only use steering gear grease ( AOF 063 000 04).
• Oil type: Hydraulic fluid (G 002 000)
• Oil capacity in system: 0.7 to 0.9 L
1 Tie rod end
• Checking: => [ Securing Boots and Checking Tie Rod End Play ] Securing Boots and Checking Tie Rod End Play.
Modification: Modified tie rod ends => [ Tie Rod Ends, Modified Version ] Tie Rod Ends, Modified Version.
2 Hex nut
• M14 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
3 Clamp
• Replace
• Tightening => [ Tie Rod Boot, Installing ] Tie Rod Boot, Installing.
4 Boot
• Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
• To replace, remove steering gear
5 Clamp
• Replace
• Tensioning => [ Tie Rod Boot, Installing ] Tie Rod Boot, Installing.
6 Tie rod
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
Modification: Modified tie rods => [ Tie Rods, Modified Version ] Tie Rods, Modified Version.
• Removing and installing => [ Tie Rod ] [1][2]Removal and Replacement.
• Is preset when supplied as replacement part
• Adjusting toe => [ Diagnosis and Testing ] Testing and Inspection.
• Various versions
7 Hex bolt
• M8 x 25
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
8 Gasket
• Note assembly instructions => [ Use new O-rings for hose/line connections. ] Power Steering Gear.
9 Hydraulic line
10 Banjo fitting
• M16 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
11 Banjo fitting
• M14 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
12 Seals
• Replace
13 Return line
14 Steering gear
• Removing and installing => [ Power Steering Gear ] Power Steering Gear.
15 Clamp with rubber bushing
• Replace weld nut if there is damage in thread
16 Heat shield
17 Self-locking hex nut
• M12 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.
18 Hex nut
• M8
• Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] [1][2]Specifications.