Elements of rack and pinion steering
1 - power steering pump;
2 - oil cooler;
3 - return pipeline;
4 - steering mechanism;
5 - discharge pipeline;
6 - hollow bolt;
7 - a tank for liquid;
8 - suction hose;
9 - sealing ring.
Tightening torques for hose connections: M10 thread - 10 Nm, M14 thread - 35 Nm, M16 thread - 40 Nm.
Power steering pump mount
1 - pulley;
2 - front mounting bracket;
3 - power steering pump;
4 - bolt M8x95;
5 - M8x65 bolt.
Attention: When unscrewing and removing the bracket from the cylinder block, mark the position and number of spacers so that they can then be installed correctly in the same positions. The tightening torque of the bolts is 20 Nm.
Filling the Power Steering System with Fluid and Bleeding
The hydraulic system must be bled of air when the pipes are removed. You should always add only fresh fluid, as even the smallest contamination can lead to damage to the hydraulic system. Fluid Specification: Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) with the designation Dexron II D, for example:
- SHELL — ATF Dexron II D-21-631
- MOBIL — ATF 22-D-20104
- TOTAL — Dexron II D-21298
The applicability of other ATF fluids must be checked by a specialist workshop.
When the engine is not running, unscrew the fluid reservoir cap.
Start the engine and leave it to idle. Add fluid to the lower MIN·mark.
Attention: The pump should not work if there is no liquid in the tank.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock two times.
Check fluid level and top up if necessary.
Stop the engine and check the fluid level again.
Add fluid up to the MAX mark. When adding liquid, add it in small portions. The total amount of liquid is 1.2 liters.
Close the tank.
The liquid level with a cold liquid must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. A liquid is considered cold at a temperature of 20°C.