Replacing Power-Steering Gear: Notes

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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.
Release and disconnect cable plug -2- on front speed sensor -1- .

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Mounting for front speed sensor

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

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Mounting for tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing

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.

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 Unscrew nut -2- from joint pin for the tie-rod ball.

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