Checking and adjusting the clearance in the engagement of the roller with the worm (VAZ-2105)

Having made sure that there is no axial movement of the worm in the bearings, use puller A.47035 to press out the ball joint pins from the steering knuckle and disconnect the lateral and middle rods from it, while maintaining the straight-ahead position of the front wheels. By rocking the knuckle, check if there is any play in the engagement of the roller and the worm. When turning the steering wheel 30° in each direction from the neutral position, there should be no noticeable free play of the steering knuckle. If free play of the steering knuckle is felt, loosen nut 3 (see fig. 184) of the adjusting screw and, lifting the washer, tighten the adjusting screw 2 until the gap is eliminated. It is not recommended to tighten the adjusting screw too much. Then, holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver, tighten nut 3.

After making sure that the steering knuckle does not have free play, connect the ball joint pins to it and check the steering wheel turning force. If it exceeds 20 kgf, loosen the adjusting screw 2.