Installing the Steering Gear Housing On the Steering Column

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Gear Housing At Steering Column

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press the pinion shaft down as far as it will go. Tighten the screw.

Tighten to 17 Nm.

Install a new tie strap on the intermediate plate.

Fig 2: Intermediate Plate Tie Strap

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If there is a gap, cut of the tie strap and degrease the area (use Loctite 7063).

Apply sealing compound (Loctite 3423) between the rubber hose and the steering column. Install a new tie strap.

Install the rubber seal. Tighten the tie strap carefully .

NOTE: The sealing agent must be left to dry for 3 hours before the car is driven.

The following tools are used when using Loctite 3423:

990207 pump housing
5289009 mixer pipe (separate).

Loctite can be ordered locally.

Pump handle 990207 and mixer pipe 5289009 can also be ordered. This are used when working with Loctite.

3423 is supplied with two mixer pipes.