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Power steering return line, B284, 4WD, RHD

Power steering return line, B284, 4WD, RHD

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. Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, for example using woven tape to secure it to the dashboard.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Suction the fluid out of the power steering fluid reservoir.

4. Remove the rubber strap (A).


5. Detach the return line (B) from the power steering fluid reservoir.

6. Remove the line from the clip on the engine.

7. Detach the upper bumper shell mountings.

8. Position two 83 95 212 Straps over the radiator member and radiator assembly so they can be reached from beneath.

9. Raise the car.

10. Remove th spoiler shield bolts.

11. Suspend and secure the radiator assembly with two 83 95 212 Straps over the radiator member.

12. Remove the propeller shaft .

13. Remove the bolt (A) securing the front torque arm to the subframe.


14. Remove the bolts (B) securing the rear torque arm to the subframe.


15. Position 83 95 311 Trolley lift with 83 94 801 Parent fixture and 83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body .


16. Remove the front parts of the wheel arch liner (A) and move it aside slightly.


17. Remove the subframe bolts (B) on both sides. Remove the stays (C) from the body.

18. Detach the steering shaft joint (A) from the steering gear. Remove the heat shield (B) if necessary.


19. Lower the subframe approx. 100 mm (4 in).

20. Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the return line (A) from the steering gear and plug the connection.



To fit


1. Attach the return line (A) to the steering gear. Use new O-rings.

Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 lbf ft)


2. Guide the return line through the clip to the power steering fluid reservoir.

3. Wipe away any oil spill from the subframe.

4. Raise the subframe and fit 83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body against the guide holes in the body. Fit the stays and tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque, subframe: 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)

Tightening torque, stay: 90 Nm +45° (67 lbf ft +45°)

5. 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)


6. Fit the heat shield (B) if it was removed.

7. Lower and remove the trolley lift. Fit the front parts of the wheel arch liner and fit the radiator hose to the holder in the subframe.

8. Remove the straps.

9. Fit th spoiler shield bolts.

10. Fit the front torque arm bolt.

Tightening torque: 60 Nm + 90° (50 lbf ft + 90°)

11. Fit the bolts of the rear torque arm bracket.

Tightening torque, M10: 65 Nm (48 lbf ft)

Tightening torque, M12: 120 Nm (88 lbf ft)

12. Fit the propeller shaft .

13. Lower the car to the floor.

14. Fit the return line (B) to the power steering fluid reservoir.


15. Fit the rubber strap (A).

16. Fit the engine cover.

17. Attach the upper bumper shell mountings.

18. Fill the power steering fluid according to specification, bleed the power steering system and check for leaks.

19. Remove the tape or other means used to prevent the steering wheel from moving.