Steering Specifications Power steering: 1 - steering rod end; 2 - right steering rod; 3 - steering rod protective cover; 4 - steering gear mounting bracket and cushion; 5 - connecting pipes of...
Steering malfunctions Sign Probable cause Method of elimination Increased steering wheel free play The connection in the universal joint is loose Tighten it up Steering gear bolts not...
Checking the steering During each vehicle maintenance, check the condition of the steering gear protective cover, the tie rod caps and the tightness of their fit. They must be replaced if...
Checking the steering wheel free play 1. Start the engine with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. 2. Measure the free play around the steering wheel circumference. Steering wheel free play:...
Checking the front wheel steering angle 1. Mount the front wheels on the turning template. Turn the front wheels to the maximum angle and measure the turning angle of each wheel. Turning angle: Inner wheel:...
Checking the steering wheel turning force 1. With the vehicle on a firm, level surface, set the front wheels to straight ahead. 2. Increase the engine crankshaft speed to 1000±100 min⁻¹. 4. Check that there is...
Checking the power steering fluid level 1. Place Getz on a flat, horizontal surface. 2. Start the engine and warm up the power steering fluid to a temperature of 50~60°C by turning the steering wheel from lock...
Bleeding the hydraulic power steering system 1. Disconnect the high-voltage wire from the ignition coil. Periodically turn on the starter for 15-20 seconds and at the same time turn the steering wheel from lock to...
Checking the fluid pressure in the hydraulic system 1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump. Connect the special measuring tool between the disconnected pressure hose and the pump as shown in the...
Steering gear — removal and installation Cars without power steering Steering gear for vehicles without power steering: 1 – steering rod; 2 – anther; 3 – dust cap; 4 – steering rod end; 5 – steering rod...
Steering gear without power steering Removal 1. Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it. 10. Move the steering gear and remove it from the right side of the car. Warning! Measure the preload at full rack...
Steering gear of a car with power steering Removal 1. Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it. 6. Raise the car. 7. Loosen the bolt securing the clamp for the pressure and return pipes of the power steering and...
Steering shaft — removal and installation Cars without electric power steering Steering column and steering shaft without steering wheel position adjustment mechanism: 1 – lower shaft; 2 – instrument panel beam;...
Booster Hoses — Removal and Installation Removal 1. Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it. 2. Drain the fluid from the power steering hydraulic drive. 3. Remove the front wheels. 4. Remove the cotter pins...
Filling the power steering mechanism with fluid 1. Fill the power steering reservoir with fluid up to the "MAX" mark. 2. Raise the front wheels. Periodically turn on the starter for 15-20 s and at the same time turn...
Power steering pump Removal 1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the pump. Disconnect the suction filter from the suction pipe and drain the liquid into a container. 9. Using a 24 mm...
Electronic steering system EPS The steering column with the EPS electronic steering system uses an electric motor to facilitate steering wheel rotation. It is an independent control system. EPS...