Removal
1. Loosen the union nuts and disconnect the pressure and drain hoses at the locations shown in the illustration.
2. Take appropriate measures to collect leaking liquid.
Attention! The system is now liquid-free. Under no circumstances should you start the engine now.
3. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the steering gear as described above.
4. Loosen the universal joint clamp bolt.
5. Mark the relative positions of the joint and the steering worm shaft as shown.
6. Unscrew the nuts and bolts securing the steering gear to the body side member and remove the mechanism. The location of the bolts is shown in the illustration.
Installation
The steering mechanism is installed in the reverse order of removal. In this case, it is necessary to keep the following in mind:
When assembling the shaft and cardan joint, align them in accordance with the existing markings. The tie bolt fits into a groove on the shaft. If any parts have been replaced, the steering gear and steering wheel must be set to the center position. The cardan joint must move slightly onto the steering shaft, otherwise sensitive parts of the mechanism may be damaged. The tie bolt is tightened to a torque of 25 Nm.
1. Tighten the mechanism mounting bolts to a torque of 50 Nm.
2. Tighten the union nuts of the hydraulic lines to a torque of 45 Nm. Tightening should be done carefully, as the connection has fine threads.
3. Install the steering arm and tighten its mounting nut to a torque of 220 Nm.
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4. Fill the system with liquid and remove air.
Steering gear repair
The steering gear can be repaired, but this work is not described here. Experience shows that it is better to perform this work in a car repair shop, or replace the steering mechanism.
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