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Steering gear, Z19 RHD

Steering gear, Z19 RHD

To remove

Important

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



1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position and lock the steering wheel with the steering wheel lock.

2. Remove the negative battery cable.

3. Raise the car.

4. Remove the front wheels.

5. CV: Remove Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV, petrol .

6. Z19: Remove the lower engine cover (A).


7. Fit the nut (A) holding the track rod ends to the steering swivel member on both sides. Remove the track rods using 87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm .


8. Remove the steering shaft joint (A) from the steering gear.


9. Remove the front exhaust pipe (A).


10. Remove the rear torque rod bracket (A).


11. Remove the gaiters' clamps (A) to the steering gear.


12. Remove the inner track rods (B) use 89 97 009 Special wrench (KM-6321) .

13. Remove the servo unit with bracket (A) from the steering gear.


14. Remove the steering wheel angle sensor's electrical connection (B) from the steering gear (certain car models).

15. Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the delivery line and the return line (C) from the steering gear. Plug the lines.

16. Remove the steering gear bolts, nuts and washers (A).


17. Hold up the servo unit and lift down the steering gear.


To fit


1. Fit the rubber straps (A) to the steering gear.


2. Hold up the servo unit and lift the steering gear into place.

3. Fit the steering gear to the subframe (A).

Tightening torque 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°)


4. Fit the servo pipes, with new seals, to the steering gear (C).

Tightening torque 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)


5. Fit the steering wheel angle sensor's electrical connection (B) to the steering gear (certain cars).

6. Fit the servo unit with bracket (A) to the steering gear.

7. Fit the inner track rods (B) use 89 97 009 Special wrench (KM-6321) .

Tightening torque 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°)

Note

The left and right track-rod ends are different. The track rod ends should curve slightly backwards when fitted. Markings: L = left-hand side, R = right-hand side.



8. Fit the gaiters with new clamps (A), use 30 16 235 Pliers .

9. Fit the track rod ends (A) to the steering swivel members.

Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 lbf ft)


10. Put the wheels in the straight-ahead position and fit the steering shaft joint (A) to the steering gear. Clean the threads and apply Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242 to the threads.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)

Warning

Check that the bolt fits into the groove on the pinion shaft.



11. Fit the rear torque rod bracket (A).

Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)


12. Fit the front exhaust pipe (A).

Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)


13. Wipe clean the subframe from any oil.

14. Z19: Fit the lower engine cover (A).


15. CV: Fit chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV, petrol .

16. Lower the car to the floor.

17. Fit the wheels.

18. Fit the battery's negative cable.

19. Carry out Procedures after disconnecting the battery .

20. Top up with power steering fluid .

21. Bleed the power steering system and check for leaks.

22. Carry out wheel alignment .