Steering gear, B284, 4WD, LHD
Steering gear, B284, 4WD, LHD |
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Scrupulous cleanliness must always be observed during all work with hydraulic components. |
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Always use wing covers when working in the engine bay. |
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To remove |
1. |
Suction the fluid out of the reservoir.
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2. |
Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, for example using woven tape to secure it to the dashboard.
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3. |
Raise the car.
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4. |
Remove the front wheels.
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5. |
Remove the nut (A) securing the track rod ends to the steering swivel members.
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6. |
Remove the track rod using
87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm
.
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7. |
Remove the
anti-roll bar
.
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8. |
Suspend the steering gear with a
83 95 212 Strap
in the rear torque arm.
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9. |
Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the delivery line (A) and the return line (B) from the steering gear. Plug the lines.
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10. |
Remove the steering shaft joint (C) from the steering gear and remove the clip. Detach the strap and lower the steering gear.
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To fit |
1. |
Suspend the steering gear with a
83 95 212 Strap
in the rear torque arm.
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2. |
Fit the steering shaft joint (C) to the steering gear. Clean the threads and apply
Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242
to the threads.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)
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3. |
Fit the delivery line (A) and return line (B) to the steering gear. Fit new O-rings.
Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 lbf ft) |
4. |
Remove the strap.
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5. |
Fit the
anti-roll bar
.
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6. |
Fit the track rod ends (A) to the steering swivel members.
Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 lbf ft) |
7. |
Wipe away any fluid from the subframe.
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8. |
Refit the wheels
.
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9. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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10. |
Remove the tape or other means used to prevent the steering wheel from moving.
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11. |
Fill the
power steering fluid
according to specification,
bleed the power steering system
and check for leaks.
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12. |
Carry out a
wheel alignment
.
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