- remove the steering gear;
Caution: To prevent dirt from entering the power steering circuit, close the two holes in the distribution valve and in the two power steering pipes with plastic plugs.
Figure 8.14. Fastening the toothed rack support: 1 - bolt; 2 - spring; 3 - sealing ring
- unscrew bolt 1 (figure 8.14);
- remove spring 2 and sealing ring 3;
Figure 8.15. Rack support: 1 - support; 2 - ring
- remove support 1 (figure 8.15) toothed rack and ring 2;
- cover the resulting hole with a lint-free cloth to prevent dirt from getting in.
Install the rack support in the following order:
- lubricate the parts with TOTAL N3945 grease;
- install ring 2 and support 1;
- install spring 2 (see figure 8.14);
- set the toothed rack to the middle position and tighten bolt 1 to a torque of 5 Nm;
- move the rack several times from one stop to the other;
- set the rack to the middle position;
- adjust the gap between the rack and support;
- install the steering gear on the vehicle.