General steering and suspension information Steering elements MacPherson type independent front suspension includes coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers. MacPherson struts are attached to...
Steering wheel — removal and installation Models without airbag 1. Remove the ground wire from the battery. 2. Set the front wheels to drive straight ahead. 3. Remove the horn button from the steering...
Steering column — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the tilt control lever. 3. Remove the two screws from the front of...
Replacement of protective covers of steering gear 1. Remove the appropriate tie rod end. 2. Loosen the clamps (arrow) and slide the protective cover over the tie rod. 3. Clear steering draft and establish on...
Steering gear — removal and installation Removing 1. Set the front wheels to drive straight ahead. 2. Remove the front lower frame. 3. Unscrew the bolt securing to the bottom frame. 4. Mark the...
Power steering pump (petrol engines) Removing 1. Remove the air filter. 2. Remove the cap from the power steering hydraulic fill reservoir and use a syringe to draw fluid out of the reservoir. 3....
Power Steering Pump (Diesel 1.7L) Removing 1. Remove the air filter. 2. On models with an air conditioning system, remove the compressor. 3. Using clamps, pinch the supply and return hoses near...
Power Steering Pump (2.0L Diesel) Warning! Do not separate the power steering pump from the bracket. New pumps are supplied with brackets. Removing 1. Using clamps, pinch the supply and return...
Bleeding air from the power steering system Air must be removed from the system after disconnecting the hydraulic elements of the system. 1. Remove the cap of the nutrient tank and check the fluid level....
Tie rod end — removal and installation Removing rust and dirt from the tie rod end with a wire brush Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and place on stands. Remove the corresponding wheel. 2....
Tie rod — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the steering gear. 2. Remove the appropriate tie rod end. 3. Measure the distance from the tie rod end lock nut to the end of the tie rod,...
Wheel alignment Wheel alignment has a significant effect on vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption. There are the following wheel alignment angles: collapse is the...