Check and adjust center steering position on steering gear - AR46.20-P-3015P
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MODEL 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245 rack-and-pinion steering removed
MODEL 207, 212 rack-and-pinion steering removed, with hydraulic power steering
Shown on model 203 left-hand drive vehicle
Fig 1: Center Steering Position On Steering Gear Components (Left-Hand) - Shown On Model 203 (1 Of 2)
Fig 2: Center Steering Position On Steering Gear Components (Left-Hand) - Shown On Model 203 (2 Of 2)
| Checking | |||
| 1 | Mount the inner tie rod with axial joint | ||
| 2 | Turn steering gear on input shaft once to left and once to right up to the end stop | ||
| 3 | Adjust the steering gear to the marking (5) and marking (6) | ||
| 4 | Detach inner tie rod with axial joint on both sides | ||
| 5 | Use a depth gauge to compare the distances from the end of the gear rack to the stop ring (16) in the steer jacket (14) on both sides | Model 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245, 212 with hydraulic steering, 207 with hydraulic steering. ↓ |
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| Remove/install protective cap for input shaft on steering gear | AR46.20-P-0004P |