Power Steering Gear Components
Power steering gear, assembly
Note: Do not weld or straighten steering components.
1. Steering gear
After installing, place steering wheel spoke in horizontal position and fasten
Gear ratio: 18.7:1
After replacing, adjust toe
CAUTION: The wheels must be turned to the straight-ahead position before removing the steering gear and steering wheel. This ensures that the airbag spiral spring in the steering wheel will not be damaged.
2. Wheel housing
3. Self-locking nut
Improved mounting parts installed on vehicles from VIN ... PN 050 668 (1993 m.y.) and later
Always replace; install improved mounting parts, including washers
Tightening torque with improved mounting parts:
35 Nm (26 ft lb)
4. Nut 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
5. Tie rod, right
6. Tie rod joint, right
Removing, Fig. 1
7. Self-locking nut
Always replace
50 Nm (37 ft lb)
8. Bolts 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
When tightening, vehicle must be resting on its wheels
9. Bolt
10. Safety plate
Always replace
11. Locknut
50 Nm (37 ft lb)
12. Tie rod end, left
Removing, Fig. 1
13. Banjo bolts
40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Note different types of 0-rings and copper seals
14. O-rings/copper seals
Always replace
15. Pressure hose
Connect to rotary slide valve housing
Note different versions with 0-rings and copper seals
16. Return hose
Connect to rotary slide valve housing
Note different versions with 0-rings and copper seals
17. Self-locking nut
Always replace
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
18. Washer
19. Steering column
Attach to universal joint
20. Universal joint
Remove before removing steering gear
Place on steering pinion and fasten with locking bolt
21. Locking bolt
Always replace
22. Washer
23. Self-locking nut
Always replace
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
24. Instrument panel seal
Remove before removing steering gear
Ensure correct seating position on instrument panel
25. Bolt
50 Nm (37 ft lb)
26. Wheel housing, left
27. Carrier
Always install in both holes of boot
28. Tie rod, left
29. Threaded piece
Adjust toe on both tie rods
Fig. 1 Removing Tie Rod End:
