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Replacing Power-Steering Gear

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  1. Loosen universal joint -1-  on power-steering gear.
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    Universal joint mounting

    1. 1.1 Unscrew screw -2-  and replace it.
    2. 1.2 Pull universal joint off the pin on the steering gear and slide it towards the steering column.
  2. Release and disconnect cable plug -2-  on front speed sensor -1-  .
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    Mounting for front speed sensor

  3. Loosen tie-rod ball -1-  on the wheel bearing housing.
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    Mounting for tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing

    1. 3.1 Unscrew nut -2-  on joint pin for the tie-rod ball as far as required so that it is flush with the upper edge of the joint pin.
    2. 3.2 Press off joint pin for tie-rod ball using >T10187 - press-out tool. >Pressing off joint pin 
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      Pressing off joint pin

    3. 3.3 Unscrew nut -2-  from joint pin for the tie-rod ball.
  4. Disconnect electric line -1-  on the power-steering gear -2-  .
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    Electric connectors on power-steering gear

    1. 4.1 Release and disconnect cable plug -3-  .
    2. 4.2 Loosen bracket -4-  .
  5. Remove screws on secondary bearing for power-steering gear -1 and 2-  .
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    Screw joint for secondary bearing on power-steering gear

    1. 5.1 Unscrew screw -1-  and counter at the hexagon nut -2-  .
    2. 5.2 Replace threaded connection.
  6. Remove threaded joints -2-  on the main bearing of the power-steering gear -1-  .

    Get another person to hold the power-steering gear.

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    Mounting for power-steering gear

  7. Remove power-steering gear in a downward direction.