Steering gear — removal and installation (Opel Zafira A)

The steering gear must be removed for adjustment or replacement if the steering pressure test reveals a fault.

Removal

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Set the wheels to the straight-line position.

3. Remove the front subframe (see "Front Suspension Subframe - Removal and Installation").

4. Remove the clamps securing the wiring harness to the subframe and steering rack (see "Power Steering Pump - Replacement").

5. Using an 18 mm wrench, unscrew the two pipe fastening fittings.



6. Disconnect the pipes from the steering rack.



7. Remove the bracket that secures the pipelines to the steering rack.



8. Using a 13 mm wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the pump bracket to the subframe.





9. Using the same wrench, unscrew the nut securing the pump bracket to the steering gear housing.



10. Remove the pump assembly with the bracket and pipelines.

11. Using an 18 mm wrench, unscrew the nut of the bolt securing the left steering gear to the subframe. If necessary, hold the bolt from below to prevent it from turning using a wrench of the same size.



12. Using an 18 mm wrench, unscrew the nut of the bolt securing the right steering gear to the subframe. If necessary, hold the bolt from below to prevent it from turning using a wrench of the same size.





13. Remove the steering rack from the subframe.

14. If necessary, unscrew and remove the steering rods (see "Steering rod - replacement").

Installation

Install the parts in the reverse order. The steering rack should be in the position corresponding to driving straight ahead. Tighten the steering gear mounting nuts to the prescribed torques (see "Reference data"). After assembly, bleed the power steering system (see "Power Steering System - Bleeding").