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Detailed technical specifications
The vehicle is equipped with a ZF rack-and-pinion steering mechanism. The steering gear housing is secured with brackets with rubber supports. The steering...
The vehicle is equipped with a ZF rack-and-pinion steering mechanism. The steering gear housing is secured with brackets with rubber supports. The steering...
Mechanical steering parts
Mechanical steering parts: 1 — steering gear housing assembly; 2 - bracket with rubber support; 3 — bracket for fastening the steering gear housing; 4 -...
Mechanical steering parts: 1 — steering gear housing assembly; 2 - bracket with rubber support; 3 — bracket for fastening the steering gear housing; 4 -...
Steering column parts
Steering column details: A - Technical steering; B - power steering. 1 - steering wheel; 2 - sports steering wheel; 3 - steering wheel insert; 4 - Sound signal...
Steering column details: A - Technical steering; B - power steering. 1 - steering wheel; 2 - sports steering wheel; 3 - steering wheel insert; 4 - Sound signal...
Power Steering Details
Power steering parts: 1 — power steering housing: 1 — steering gear housing assembly; 2, 3, 4 — pipelines; 5 - pulley; 6 - drive belt, 7 - pump; in — rotor; 9...
Power steering parts: 1 — power steering housing: 1 — steering gear housing assembly; 2, 3, 4 — pipelines; 5 - pulley; 6 - drive belt, 7 - pump; in — rotor; 9...
Removal and installation steering
Removal Remove the cotter pins and unscrew the crown nuts of the ball joint pins of the steering rods. Disconnect the steering rods from the steering knuckles...
Removal Remove the cotter pins and unscrew the crown nuts of the ball joint pins of the steering rods. Disconnect the steering rods from the steering knuckles...
Steering adjustment
Remove the steering gear. Clamp bracket 32 1 100 in a vice and install the steering gear on it. Loosen the steering shock absorber mounting nut and push in the...
Remove the steering gear. Clamp bracket 32 1 100 in a vice and install the steering gear on it. Loosen the steering shock absorber mounting nut and push in the...
Steering gear repair
Warning: Steering gear repair is only permitted in exceptional cases. As a rule, a faulty steering gear must be replaced. Remove the steering rods and rack as...
Warning: Steering gear repair is only permitted in exceptional cases. As a rule, a faulty steering gear must be replaced. Remove the steering rods and rack as...
Checking the power steering pump
First of all, you should check the operating pressure of the power steering pump. Disconnect the high pressure line from the pump and connect the line to the...
First of all, you should check the operating pressure of the power steering pump. Disconnect the high pressure line from the pump and connect the line to the...
Checking the operation of the steering
Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel to the extreme position using a dynamometer for approximately 5 s, applying a force of 100 N. Measure the operating...
Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel to the extreme position using a dynamometer for approximately 5 s, applying a force of 100 N. Measure the operating...
Possible malfunctions of the power steering pump
Possible malfunctions of the power steering pump, their causes and methods of elimination * New parts must be of the same size group as the old ones.
Possible malfunctions of the power steering pump, their causes and methods of elimination * New parts must be of the same size group as the old ones.
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