Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Steering Gear
Removal
1. Center the steering wheel.
Lock in position, remove the ignition key.
2. Remove both be-rod ends.
3. Remove both be-rod end lock nuts.
4. Remove the air deflector.





5. Disconnect the power steering control valve actuator electrical connector.





6. Detach the lower steering column.
Remove the steering gear shaft pinch bolt.





7. CAUTION: Cap the power steering lines to prevent loss of fluid and prevent dirt ingress.

CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Drain the fluid into a suitable container.

Disconnect the power steering supply and return lines.
Remove and discard the O-ring seals.





8. Detach the steering gear supply and return lines.





9. Remove the steering gear.

Installation





1. Install the steering gear.
Tighten to 100 Nm.





2. Attach the steering gear supply and return lines.





3. NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.

Connect the power steering supply and return lines.
Tighten to 15 Nm.





4. Attach the lower steering column.
Install the steering gear shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten to 35 Nm.





5. Connect the power steering control valve actuator electrical connector.
6. Install the air deflector.
7. Install both be-rod end lock nuts.
8. Install both be-rod ends.
9. Install a new Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.