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Power steering unit, Z18XE

Power steering unit, Z18XE

Important

Scrupulous cleanliness must always be observed during all work with hydraulic components.


Important

Always use wing covers when working in the engine bay.


To remove


1. Carry out Before removing a control module .

2. Lift off the battery cover and disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. Remove the hose and the mass air flow sensor.


4. Remove the connector for the power steering unit.


5. Remove the nuts from the rubber pads.

6. Place a receptacle under the car.

7. Unhook the coolant reservoir and move it to one side. Remove the brake fluid sensor connector.


8. Empty the power steering fluid reservoir using suitable oil draining equipment.

9. Fold forward the power steering unit and remove the delivery pipe using 89 96 803 Power steering pump hydraulic pipe spanner, 18 mm fitted to a 1/2" ratchet handle with reducer socket.


10. Remove the return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.

11. Lift up the power steering unit.

12. Wipe away any spilled power steering fluid.


To fit


1. Lower the power steering unit onto the steering gear bracket.


2. Fit the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir with a new hose clip.

3. Fit a new sealing ring and connect and tighten the delivery pipe to the hydraulic unit.

Tightening torque 27 Nm (20 lbf ft)

4. Fit the nuts to the rubber pads.

Tightening torque 7 Nm (5 lbf ft)


5. Plug in the connector to the power steering unit.

RHD: The wiring harness should lie between the bracket and the delivery pipe. Check that the wiring harness does not touch the steering shaft joint.

6. Fit the hose and the mass air flow sensor.


7. Fit the coolant reservoir and attach the brake fluid sensor connector.


8. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.

9. Fill with power steering fluid and bleed the system.

Important

The EHPS system must not be run dry. Do not reuse drained fluid. Fill the hydraulic system with special fluid.


10. Carry out After changing a control module.

11. Check for leaks in the delivery and return lines.

12. Carry out Procedures after disconnecting the battery .