Tightening torque, Nm
Disassembly
1. Remove the tie rod end from the tie rod.
2. Remove the dust cover from the ball joint.
3. Remove the corrugated cover clamp.
4. Remove the corrugated cover clamp.
5. Remove the corrugated boot in the direction of the steering rod.
6. Remove the fuel supply line from the gear housing.
7. Slowly move the rack to drain the fluid from the steering gear housing.
8. Remove the end cap.
9. Turn the pinion clockwise until the rack locks and remove the lock nut.
10. Using a chisel, loosen the petal washer between the steering rod and the rack.
11. Disconnect the steering rod from the rack.
Warning. When removing the steering rod, be careful not to bend it.
12. Remove the support plug lock nut.
13. Using a special tool, remove the support plug.
14. Remove the rack support spring, support and bushing from the steering gear housing.
15. Remove the crankcase by unscrewing the two bolts.
16. Turn the rack stop clockwise until the end of the locking ring comes out of the groove in the steering gear.
17. When the end of the retaining ring comes out of the slot in the rack cylinder, turn the stopper counterclockwise and remove the retaining ring.
18. Remove the rack stop, rack bushing and rack from the steering gear housing by sliding it towards the pinion side.
Warning. Once the rack is removed, replace the oil seal on the crankcase side.
19. Remove the sealing ring from the bushing.
20. Remove the oil ring.
21. Using a punch, remove the housing.
22. Using the special tool, remove the oil seal and ball bearing.
23. Using a special tool, remove the ball bearing from the steering gear housing.
Warning. Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the pinion valve cylinder in the steering gear housing.
24. Using a special tool (09517-21400), remove the needle bearing from the steering gear housing.
25. Using a special tool (09573-21200,09555-21000) remove the rear washer and oil seal from the steering gear housing.
Warning. Do not damage the inner surface of the rack cylinder in the steering gear housing.
Examination
1. Check the rack tooth surface for wear and damage.
2. The surface in contact with the oil seal for damage.
3. Rail for deformation.
4. Oil seal ring for damage or wear.
5. Check the gear tooth surface for damage and wear.
6. The surface in contact with the oil seal for damage.
7. Check the sealing ring for damage or wear.
8. Bearing for seizure and excessive noise during rotation, absence of needle rollers.
9. Inner walls of the steering gear housing cylinder for damage.
10. Covers for deformation and damage.
Assembly
The assembly of the unit is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.