- keys "19", "27", "36"
- screwdriver
- nippers
- center punch
Remove the steering gear (see subsection 6.5.).
Increased free play of the steering wheel may be due to wear of the steering rod ball joint parts.
Be sure to replace the torn protective cover of the steering rod. Otherwise, dirt and water that get into the steering mechanism will quickly put it out of order. You can replace the cover without removing the steering mechanism from the car.
1. Loosen the outer tie rod end lock nut.
2. Unscrew the steering rod end, counting the number of turns. This will help to approximately maintain the wheel alignment when installing the end.
3. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
4. Remove the clamps from the inner and...
5....outer landing rims of the protective cover.
6. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry the inner rim of the boot off the steering gear housing.
7. Remove the protective cover from the rod.
8. Unscrew the flange of the ball joint lock nut...
9....by inserting a key between the lock nut and the end of the crankcase for support.
10. Loosen the lock nut and...
11....unscrew the ball joint from the steering rack (thereby disconnecting the traction).
12. Remove the ball joint from the rod.
13. Remove the thrust stop from the hole in the rack and...
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14....the pressure spring.
15. Clean the hole in the rack and all removed parts from dirt and old grease.
16. Replace parts if the spherical surfaces of the steering rod are worn or damaged...
17....ball joint...
18....traction stop.
19. Replace a torn or loose protective cover.
20. Add 10 g of grease (the manufacturer recommends SHRUS-4) into the ball joint and the hole in the rack.
21. Install the spring and the thrust stop into the rack hole (with the spherical part facing outwards).
22. Install the ball joint on the rod and tighten it so that there is no play, but the rod rotates freely in the support.
23. While holding the support from turning, tighten the lock nut.
24. Tighten the collar of the locknut.
25. Install the protective cover and secure it with new clamps. Check the tightness of the cover rims to the steering gear and steering rod. Install the outer rod end (see operation 2).