Technical modifications -steering gear 765.9 Models 124, 129, 140, 201, 202 and power steering pumps - RA4609765TA00X
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STEERING GEAR
| Designation | Type and reason for modification | Introduction | Operation no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering shaft clamping bush | deleted | 04/84 | - |
| Steering gear | Steering worm seal press-fitted from inside (housing end) | 10/87 | 46-0236 |
| Steering gear pitman arm | Larger taper for steering rod | 06/89 | 46 - 0010 46 - 0232 |
| Steering gear with external centering | Simplified and more accurate adjustment of center position | 02/90 | 46 - 0236 |
| Steering gear housing, model 201 | Material changeover from alu to nodular graphite iron | 04/91 | 46-0001 |
| Steering coupling locking bolt | Locking bolt changed from M8 to M10 -model 140 | 11/91 | - |
POWER STEERING PUMPS, TANDEM PUMPS
| Designation | Type and reason for modification | Introduction | Operation no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering pump drive | Engine M102 has been changed over to single-belt drive (poly V-belt) | 09/84 | - |
| Power steering pump | Pressure plate bronze-coated, VT 61 with 95 and 110 bar and VPT 62 and VPT 162 | 01/87 | 46 - 0700 46 -0710 46 - 0730 |
| Power steering pump housing | With strengthened flange to prevent leakage (ZF) | 11/89 | 46 - 0700 46 - 0730 |
| Power steering pump, tandem pump VT/ZLP 67 VTP/ZLP 67 | Replaces VT/ZL 61, VTP/ZLP 161
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Phased-in as of 05/91 | 46-0002 |