Power Steering Gear, Emptying
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NOTE:
The room temperature must be at least 20° C (68 °F) when emptying the power steering gear.
-- Hold the power steering gear that will be opened over the oil collecting container and let the hydraulic oil drain.
-- Clamp the power steering gear horizontally in the vise with the connections facing down.
-- Place the oil collecting container under the power steering gear.
-- Move the steering rack over the tie rod approximately 6 time over the from one end to the other.
-- Dispose of the power steering gear.