Steering Gear, Hydraulic Steering Gear, Servicing: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Assy And Component Parts

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Right Tie Rod End
- Identified with "A". Refer to Installing Tie Rod .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END .
- Checking. Refer to Checking Play, Security and Joint Boots of Tie Rod Ends .
- Installed position. Refer to Installing Tie Rod .
- Allocation.
Nut
- 70 Nm
Clamp
Boot
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted.
- To replace, remove steering gear.
Clamp
- Replace
- Tensioning. Refer to Installing .
Tie Rod
- 100 Nm
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD .
Power-Assisted Steering Gear
- Allocation.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
Left Tie Rod End
- Identified with "B". Refer to Installing Tie Rod .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END .
- Checking. Refer to Checking Play, Security and Joint Boots of Tie Rod Ends .
- Installed position. Refer to Installing Tie Rod .
- Allocation.