Attention! We carry out work on a viewing ditch or a lift.
Adjustment is made when a free play of the bipod of the steering mechanism is detected. Before adjustment, make sure that there is no axial movement of the worm in the bearings (see Removing the steering mechanism and adjusting the clearance in the worm bearings).
The vacuum booster has been removed for clarity.
With a slotted screwdriver, pry off the cap of the nut of the adjusting screw of the bipod shaft..
... and remove the cap.
ring wrench «at 19» We loosen the nut of the adjusting screw of the bipod shaft and pry off the lock washer with a slotted screwdriver.
The lock washer with a mustache enters the groove of the adjusting screw. Washer rotation is prevented by a tide on the steering gear housing cover (nut removed for clarity).
Lifting the puck (release it from the tide),…
... plate (bent at a right angle) we wrap the adjusting screw until the gap in the engagement of the roller with the worm of the steering mechanism is eliminated. Holding the screw against turning with a plate, with a key «at 19» tighten the nut.
The force of turning the steering wheel when installing the front wheels on a smooth plate should not exceed 196 N (20 kgf).