Kia rio do it yourself steering rack repair

In detail: cue rio do-it-yourself steering rack repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Most modern cars use a rack and pinion mechanism to transmit the rotational motion of the steering wheel to the wheels. As practice shows, it is much more reliable than, for example, a worm gear, which can still be found on a number of cars of the last century.

The design of the rack and pinion mechanism is simple, which provides it with high reliability: the rotation of the steering wheel by means of the steering shaft is transmitted to a gear wheel (or simply a gear), which is connected directly to the rack through a gear train. The gear, rotating, pushes the rack to the right or to the left - depending on the direction of rotation of the steering wheel, and the rack, in turn, acts on the tips that turn the front wheels of the car.

The two main troubles that can happen with this mechanism are:

the formation of backlash at any of the stages of the transmission of the steering wheel to the wheels;
jamming of the gear train between the gear and the rack.

In the first case, driving will be very difficult, since the car will stop instantly responding to the steering wheel rotation - before the wheels start turning, the driver will have to rotate the wheel “idle” by some angle depending on the amount of backlash. Traffic rules prohibit the operation of the car if the so-called total backlash of the steering system exceeds 10 degrees.

In this case, the repair of the Kia Rio steering rack will consist in disassembling the entire mechanism, determining its most worn out elements and replacing them with new ones.

The reason for the backlash most often lies in the wear of the parts of the moving joints. If this wear is not great, then you can get rid of backlash simply by adjusting the mechanism. But if some of the parts are worn out enough, you cannot do without replacing them.

At the first sign of play in the steering system, contact a car service as soon as possible. In the early stages of its appearance, you can cope with it without replacing components.

Do not forget that backlash tends to grow like a cancerous tumor, and it is precisely this that is the main reason for the accelerated wear of parts.

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So, if, after parking the car on the asphalt, an oil stain forms under its hood, it is likely that the rail has "leaked". First of all, check the integrity of the oil seals. And if the leak is accompanied by a backlash, even if it is small, contact a car service for diagnostics of the steering rack - the sooner you do this, the more likely it is that parts replacement will not be required to eliminate the malfunction.

A jammed steering wheel is a very bad symptom. Unfortunately, thanks to the power steering on the Kia Rio, the driver may not immediately detect this malfunction. So, a sudden crunch that was heard when turning the steering wheel, or difficult rotation of the steering wheel - this is most likely the result of a foreign object falling between the guide gear and the rack.

The consequences of this can be the most sad: breakage or deformation of the rack or pinion teeth. The symptoms of this malfunction are as follows:

knocking and vibration felt during the rotation of the steering wheel;
a sudden play in the steering column;
Difficulty turning the steering wheel.

If one or two teeth are damaged on the rail or gear, the car will not completely lose control - the car designers took care of maximizing the safety of both the car and the driver. However, the play in the steering system will be so strong that the driver will have to literally “catch the road”.So it’s better not to risk it, but to deliver the car to the car service on a tow truck.

Repair of the steering rack Kiya Rio, like any other mechanisms and systems of the car, begins with diagnostics. The vehicle is installed on the lift in such a way that nothing interferes with the turns of its front wheels. The master, turning the steering wheel in one direction or the other, monitors how the wheels respond to his actions, and listens, trying to catch the extraneous sounds that arise during this. At this stage, the type of steering malfunction is determined.

Then the rail is removed from the car, disassembled, its components are cleaned of contamination, and the master finds the specific cause of the breakdown - a failed element.

It is better if it is a native Kia part or an analogue made by an official manufacturer. It is not worth purchasing inexpensive spare parts from disassembly or products of dubious origin - the former have already developed part of their resource, and the quality of the latter leaves much to be desired.

If the teeth are broken on the rail or guide gear, then you cannot do without replacing the failed parts.

Our car service always has in stock all the necessary spare parts for the repair of the Kia Rio rail. Working directly with their manufacturers, we are able to keep optimal prices for spare parts, as well as prices for working with a car.

All this allows us to repair steering racks quickly, with high quality, and at quite competitive prices.

Any technique breaks, nothing is perfect. There are both minor and significant breakdowns. Of course, when, for example, a crack has formed in the bumper, you can take your time to change it. A completely different matter is the problem of steering, on which the life of the driver and the lives of other road users depends.

In practice, a breakdown of the KIA Rio steering rack is not uncommon: in Russia, the quality of roads and the responsibility of drivers for the competent operation of the car still leaves much to be desired. The KIA Rio rail usually falls into disrepair simply because its service life has expired. Therefore, it is recommended to inspect the rail at least 2 times a year. The detected signs of unstable work should alert you. These are: the appearance of an unfamiliar knock in the steering wheel of the kia rio or in the suspension itself, noise in the power steering pump, oil leakage, difficult turning of the steering wheel and play in the steering wheels.

KIA Rio repair is a set of mandatory technological measures carried out to restore the full functionality of the car's steering.
It can be done in three ways:

The first is to thoroughly clean the system from all contaminants in the rack mechanism. Dust and moisture can not only seriously impair the performance of the rail, but also cause significant damage.
The second one is applicable if minor malfunctions of individual elements are diagnosed or the couplings and seals have become unusable. Here, the system is also cleaned with the replacement of all worn out or damaged parts of the structure.
Third, this is not so much fixing the rails themselves, as replacing them with new designs from kia rio. For the price, this method is the most expensive, it is used when there is no other way out. However, such a replacement will significantly extend the life of the vehicle.

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Repair of the rack and pinion mechanism KIA Rio 2011 and 2012. start after technical diagnostics. Check for defectiveness is carried out by its complete disassembly. All parts are thoroughly cleaned, old seals and bearings are replaced automatically, other parts are carefully checked for compliance with the established technical parameters. For replacement, only parts from the manufacturer's plant are used.

Preparatory work. The shaft column is checked at a proprietary stand. In this case, the beating of the shaft is observed, and the technical condition of the worm-toothed clutch is determined.
After processing bench data, and if necessary, steering rods, anthers and steering tips, which cannot be restored, are replaced with original spare parts.

A complete replacement of the old kia rio rack and pinion mechanism with a new, original one is made after agreement with the customer.
The main reason for the unsuitability of the rails produced in 2011, 2012 is the oil seals. Together with them, O-rings made of plastic and rubber fail. Oil seals and rings are part of the kia rio repair kit.

Repair of the rail will take 5-8 hours, in difficult cases 1-2 days. The rest of the time is spent on testing the restored rail, which is carried out on a special stand.

When installing the repaired thrust on a computer stand, the wheel tilt angles are adjusted (wheel alignment).

Minimal repairs can be done with a dedicated repair kit, which includes the following parts:

Correcting the rack and pinion mechanism of the KIA Rio (auto presented in 2011) is a responsible job, entrusted to it by an experienced specialist who has all the necessary tools. Do not trust the "craftsmen" who claim that they easily repair the steering rack.

Mechanisms tend to deteriorate. Some auto parts are quietly repaired after a while, while others should be paid attention to right away. The former include plastic bumpers, glass and exterior body parts. The second includes mechanisms that are responsible for the life and safety of the driver and passengers of the car, for example, the steering system. Failure to urgently turn the car can lead to irreparable consequences.

If you find malfunctions in the steering mechanism, you should be alert and inspect.

The main cause of breakdowns is the unevenness of the roadway.
Most often, problems manifest themselves in the form of knocking and other excess noise in the area of the front suspension. On the adapted Russian version of the Kia Rio, the steering rack wears out in 5–8 months, so it is scheduled to be replaced 2 times a year. Sometimes it is enough to simply repair the rail without replacing it.

There are three stages of steering rack breakdown, and, accordingly, three types of repair.

If the part has already been repaired, then you should immediately replace it with a new one.

Suitable for those whose device has no external defects, but a knock appeared, and the steering wheel began to rotate worse. Repair consists in simple cleaning of the entire unit from accumulated dirt and moisture.
The process will not take long: just remove the rail from the machine, clean and tighten it.

The second method is used for damaged devices. You will need to buy a repair kit and clean the device case before work. The kit includes consumables for the assembly. We replace obsolete materials with new ones - and the mechanism is restored to work. How to change each material is described in the instructions.

When repairs are not possible, proceed to the third method. It involves simple replacement of the entire device. Unlike a repaired device, a new one comes with a warranty.

Replacing the steering rack is not difficult, it is more difficult to get to it and put everything back together after repair. At the end of the work, you will need to adjust the device on the car.

The car consists of many mechanisms, and they must be constantly monitored. One way or another, every node or device breaks down sooner or later, and you need to immediately notice the malfunctions and make repairs to ensure your safety.

Hello everyone! I decided to discuss the following Temko. Many of us have no no yes, the steering rack starts tapping. Trips to OD do not always bring the desired results. And someone at all (like me) scored on the "guarantee" from crooked dealers.

Therefore, we begin to discuss the independent repair of the steering rack, replacement of bushings, tightening. Anyone who has what experience in this area, it is possible and on the example of other machines with a similar rail design.

I ask you not to combine the topic with another and leave it as it is.

Repair Kit Replacement Guide:
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The clock spring is roughly a loop in the steering wheel, it is responsible for the performance of the signal, cushion and steering buttons, if the steering wheel makes more than two revolutions relative to the zero point (in either direction) the train breaks, the result is clear.

According to the subject, I repaired the rail at OD but was present during the whole process, there are no particular difficulties. You need a good lift or pit. The order is:
-Unscrew and remove the steering cardan in the cabin, fix the steering wheel in the zero position.
-lift the car, unscrew and remove the steering rods.
-Unscrew the 4 bolts securing the subframe and lower the subframe (it is heavy, if there is a telescopic jack, then there is no problem, if not, then it is better to do the procedure together).
-Unscrew the high-pressure hoses and drain the power steering fluid (here you just need a special cap key with a 12/14 groove)
-Unscrew the 4 bolts securing the rail to the subframe and remove the rail.

Next, we clamp the rail in a vice, tighten the right boot, unscrew the right steering rod together with the tip, unscrew the bushing and replace it. To unscrew the "thrust bearing" you need a good head for 14, if I'm not mistaken, the thread is numbered, you need to rip it off. We replace the spring and the thrust bearing itself. We tighten the new thrust bearing until it stops, then release it by 1.4 turns, then move the rail back and forth (carefully oil will spray from the holes from the hoses), the rail should move with a little effort, but not dangle and not tight. That's it, we core the heel and put it all in reverse order. Something like this.

If you find malfunctions in the steering mechanism, you should be alert and inspect.

The main cause of breakdowns is the unevenness of the road surface.

Most often, problems manifest themselves in the form of knocking and other excess noise in the area of the front suspension. On the adapted Russian version of the Kia Rio, the steering rack wears out in 5–8 months, so it is scheduled to be replaced 2 times a year. Sometimes it is enough to simply repair the rail without replacing it.

There are three stages of steering rack breakdown, and, accordingly, three types of repair.

If the part has already been repaired, then you should immediately replace it with a new one.

The process will not take long: just remove the rail from the machine, clean and tighten it.

When repairs are not possible, proceed to the third method. It involves simple replacement of the entire device. Unlike a repaired device, a new one comes with a warranty.

Replacing the steering rack is not difficult, it is more difficult to get to it and put everything back together after repair. At the end of the work, you will need to adjust the device on the car.

Watch an interesting video on this topic

So, let's begin.
We drive the car onto a pit or a lift, in my case a pit.
We loosen the wheel nuts, jack up the car, remove the wheels and put stops under the longitudinal spars, in my case bricks, in the place behind the subframe mount.
We open the driver's door, take the head for 12 with a long crank and unscrew the bolt at the legs that secures the drive steering shaft to the rail. We put marks on the cardan shaft and the rack shaft (better with paint, the marker will be erased). We remove the steering shaft from the drive shaft of the rack by lifting it up, if it does not work, you can slightly move the steering wheel to the left to the right and everything will work out. Now under the car.
For the convenience of removing the tips of the steering rods from the steering knuckle, I used a puller. I warn you right away, there is very little space, but it easily appears if you unscrew the two bolts of the brake clamp with a 14 wrench (as when replacing the pads) and remove it. We take out the inner block and there is enough space to install the puller. We take out the cotter pins and loosen the nuts of the steering rods with a wrench of 17. We do not twist the nuts completely, since when extruding it is possible to “cut” the thread, and by unscrewing the nut after we have ripped off the cone, we will fix it with a nut (dreary, but this is an experience). The rods were torn off, the nuts were unscrewed, now the stretcher.
Removing protection - I do not describe it.
The subframe is secured with 4 bolts and 2 nuts. DO NOT TOUCH THE RED BOLT. He holds the rear arm bush, we don't need it.
Wrench bolts 17 or 14 and 19, two on each side and one nut on each side you will see them. If you look from below in the lever there is a hole through it with a long knob and a 19-long head, unscrew the nuts. No photo. I'm sorry.
Remove the rubber pipe fastening the muffler behind the subframe. We unscrew the two bolts securing the engine stop. Gently pull the subframe down and it goes down while remaining on the ball joints. THE ENGINE IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCREASE!
Now we take a 17 key and unscrew the 4 bolts securing the rail to the subframe and unscrew one bolt with a 10 wrench, it holds the casing over the rail.
We approach the car on the left and carefully pull out the rail assembly towards ourselves.
Rail in hand. INSTALLATION WILL BE IN THE REVERSE ORDER.Reiki analysis!
We remove the clamps from both anthers, use the gas wrench to unscrew the steering bullseye together with the tip. TAKING HARD, WORKS ON THE THREAD SEALANT! It took 2 gas keys.We find the nut 24 and unscrew the adjusting bolt. Careful, there is a spring, do not lose it. And you can gently pull out the rack shaft stop with round-nose pliers.
With a 27 key, unscrew the steering shaft nut, pull the rail to the left to the end (so that the shaft fully enters the bushing where the apple was unscrewed), put marks on the shaft. To correctly pull out the shaft, pull the rail to the end to the left, take out the shaft, put it back in the same position during assembly. We take out the rack, clean it of grease, see if there is any rust (if there is, then it is better to change the steering rack assembly). Everything is fine with my rail, no rust. Lubricate the new bushing and put it in place, grease the rail abundantly and start assembling in the reverse order, when installing the steering tips, you need to lubricate the threads with Thread sealant, put the anthers on the sealant. The quality of the steering and the speed of its response ensure road safety. Cranking problems that occur are often related to the steering rack.Knowing how to tighten the rail on the Kia Rio will help you avoid dangerous road situations.Kia Rio components and systems most often wear out faster than the periods established by the manufacturer in the technical documentation. This is due to the peculiarities of the operation of a particular vehicle. The steering rack breaks down most often due to uneven roads, insufficiently high quality shock absorption leads to its malfunctions. You can understand that there is a problem by the knock or noise that appears in the area of the front suspension.Based on the observations of mechanics, the wear of the steering rack on the Kia Rio with daily constant operation of the vehicle occurs in 6-8 months, which means that for most drivers using a car 3-4 hours a day, the replacement period is suitable after 2 years. Replacement is not always necessary; sometimes it is enough to carry out repairs or tightening.Depending on the wear category, professionals distinguish three stages of deterioration of the rail on the Kia Rio, and the recommended type of repair depends on the stage. Moreover, if repairs have already been made at the first or second stage of wear, it is better not to wait for the next one, and when the first symptoms of deterioration appear, immediately replace the rail.The first type of repair is cleaning and tightening. If the rail malfunctions are not clearly expressed, it can be simply removed, cleaned of accumulated dirt and tightened.To implement the second method, it is necessary to change the nodes that are out of order or have exhausted their resource. This can be done using a special repair kit, which includes bushings, oil seals, rubber seals and other necessary consumables. Image - Kia rio do it yourself steering rack repair

The third method is a complete replacement of a failed unit. A new part from the manufacturer (art. 57700-4L000) costs from 20,000 rubles. There are, of course, analogues, their price starts at 8500 rubles. According to the reviews of car owners, the Kia Rio rails are practically not subject to repair and tightening, this leads to their rapid failure. A simple tightening may impair pump performance. However, drivers carry out this procedure at their own peril and risk if there is a play in the control or knocks in the suspension area.

The car owner will need a regular set of tools, as well as a 17 head attached to a metal handle (socket head). The work is carried out in a garage, with an assistant, who will be required to perform physically heavy operations and turn the steering wheel, in the following order:

the negative terminal is removed from the battery;
the bolt located in the center of the propeller shaft is loosened with a wrench;
the front of the car is lifted on a jack;
the latches and two strong clips that hold the protection (boot) are removed, work must be done carefully, they may break;
two screws are unscrewed on the stretcher, after which 2 nuts are loosened, they rise to the top of the thread of the stud;
the stretcher is lowered to the resulting distance, it is held by not completely turned out nuts;
the assistant must ensure that the front of the car is lowered to the minimum permissible height, the wheels must receive the maximum load under the given circumstances, while the subframe must not be loaded;
access to the plug opens, which must be removed with a 17 socket head on the extension;
the clamping screw is loosened;
the assistant, without getting into the car, rotates the steering wheel left and right several times;
the rail begins to tap, the plug is tightened until the extraneous knocks are completely stopped. The torque wrench should show a tightening stress of approximately 10 Nm. It is important not to overtighten here;
assembly is carried out upside-down.

After tightening, it is necessary to additionally check the performance of the car and the steering on the site before leaving for the city. The entire technological process should take no more than an hour. Knowing how to tighten the steering rack of the Kia Rio can help the driver out in a hopeless situation and save money on the service, because on average, the process of replacing a part along with its cost at a service station costs 38-40 thousand rubles.The second generation Kia Rio was first introduced in 2005. Its massive sales began in 2006. At its core, it is the Hyundai Vern lookalike, which also debuted in 2005. Since 2009, the production and sale of the already updated Kia Rio2 model has begun. Changes have been made to the design of the radiator grille, front and rear bumpers, headlights, dashboard, seats and steering wheel.The result of the restyling was an increase in the length of the model by ten centimeters.Actually out of order Image - Kia rio do it yourself steering rack repair

This node is quite common in Kia Rio cars. Not always excellent coverage of Russian roads and a responsible attitude of the driver to the correct use of the car at the highest level. Almost always, this part breaks down because it has exhausted its resources. It is imperative to carry out a thorough technical inspection and diagnostics at least twice a year.

In these models of Kia cars, power steering is installed. If it malfunctions, tapping and rattling sounds appear while driving on a fairly uneven road surface, for example, a gravel road.

Nothing is eternal yet. Anything can break. So in cars breakdowns occur due to wear of parts. Only there are malfunctions that require prompt elimination. And there are those, the elimination of which can be delayed. For example, a minor crack in the bumper - such a malfunction will not harm anyone. And it can be eliminated in a week, or maybe in a year. But a malfunction of the steering rack is quite serious damage. If it is not eliminated in time, immediately after detection, it means endangering yourself and other road users.

no effort when the steering wheel is in the center position;
you can hear distinct creaks, or "biting" when the vehicle moves in a straight line or when making turns and turns;
efforts must be made to return the steering wheel to its original position;
the steering wheel is difficult to turn when making turns;
the occurrence of extraneous noise inside the steering rack and the feeling of vibration of the steering wheel;
when the steering wheel is turned, a knock appears in the area of the front suspension;
free wheeling of steering wheels;
leak or lack of fluid in the reservoir.

If any of the indicated signs of a malfunction of the steering rack appear, the following damage can be assumed:

damage power cylinder;
shaft curvature;
wear of the toothed section of the worm shaft or the worm itself. This is due to the fact that the shaft preload is too tight;
the steering rack of the car is incorrectly adjusted;
worm bushings or running gear parts have worn off;
wear of oil seals;
production of worm gear teeth;
failure of the distributor stem.

Repair of the Kia Rio 2 steering rack is carried out taking into account the parameters of their design. This operation is performed with special certified tools. For troubleshooting, only original spare parts and consumables with quality certificates are used.

It must be remembered that

replacing the steering rack is a rather expensive undertaking. That is why renovation is the most profitable option. During the repair, the removed part is carefully and carefully checked, all necessary gaskets, salen blocks, etc. are replaced.

To diagnose a malfunction of the steering rack, a special stand is used, which allows you to detect elements that need to be replaced. Sometimes a simple repair kit is enough. It includes oil seals, due to wear of which the bulk of the malfunctions in the operation of the steering rack occurs. There are also sealing rings that are made of special polymer and rubber. When the steering rack is repaired, it is tested at a special stand.

After returning the restored unit to its place, the wheel alignment angles must be adjusted.

All these works are carried out only in a car repair shop using a special computer stand for collapse.

If you nevertheless notice any malfunctions in the operation of the steering rack of your car, you should try to eliminate them as soon as possible.

In case of possible damage listed above, you have to:

eliminate wear;
replace the transverse shaft, or completely fix the steering rack;
replace oil seals and oil pipelines;
adjust the rail;
replace the bushings or the entire worm gear.

If there is extraneous noise while driving, you need to be careful about it. It is important to correctly determine that the extraneous sound comes precisely from the steering rack assemblies, because a similar sound also occurs when the steering rod joints of the lower universal joint or front suspension parts are malfunctioning. You also need to determine how well the nuts are tightened that secure the steering

mechanism, lower universal joint, steering wheel, steering column itself. If, as a result of all these manipulations, the knocking has not stopped, then the car needs a more serious adjustment.

The car is lifted on a lift and the steering rack is adjusted by twisting or unscrewing a special adjusting nut, which is located on the steering rack.

Repair is a whole range of special measures that need to be carried out in order to fully restore the operability of the steering system of a car.

There are three ways to do it:

Thorough cleaning of the entire system from the formed contaminants that have appeared in the rack mechanisms. Water and dirt that got there can not only significantly impair the operation of the vehicle control unit, but also cause damage to it.
In the case of diagnosing minor malfunctions of some elements or identifying wear of seals and couplings, the entire steering rack system is cleaned and all damaged and worn parts of the structure are replaced.
The most expensive repair method is a complete steering rack replacement. This method is used in cases where the first two did not help in solving the problem. Such repairs can significantly extend the life of your vehicle.

Any components and mechanisms of a car tend to fail over time, including the steering rack. Some units can be repaired in a timely manner, and for some a different action should be taken - replacement. The former include external body panels and other non-essential components, and the latter are units directly responsible for safety. The steering gear can be rightly referred to as such units. After all, everyone knows the fact that an inability to adequately turn a car is a threat to both its own integrity and to the road users around it. All this is also typical for the "state employee" Kia Rio we are considering.If there are signs of malfunctions in the steering unit of the Kia Rio, then you should immediately resort to a thorough check of all components of this system. The main cause of a malfunction may be a bumpy road surface. Signs can identify themselves with the help of knocks and other extraneous overtones reaching the interior of the cabin, the source of which is the suspension zone of the front end. On a Kia Rio adapted to the peculiarities of Russian realities, wear of the steering rack and pinion assembly can be observed already by the first 6-8 months of operation. In some situations, the unit can be repaired.For the rail, there are three options for measures, characterized by the degree of breakdown of the unit. For each stage separately, an individual technology of repair operations is applicable. When the rail has been dismantled, it is recommended to replace it with a new, similar unit, and to repair the removed element and leave it ready for subsequent replacement.Let's apply to such situations when there are no signs of external damage on the rail in the Kia Rio 3 car, but a knock is heard from the inside. The steering force of the steering wheel may also increase. As a repair, the need to clean the housing and rack and pinion components from accumulated mud is considered here. The process is simple and requires dismantling the rail, direct cleaning and reassembly.If worn parts are found, then the rack and pinion assembly must be removed, disassembled and repaired. You will first need to get a repair kit. The case is also cleaned, and the entire list of failed components is replaced with new ones.If the repair of the steering rack is not urgently needed or is absent altogether, or the restoration of the unit is impossible, then the uncontested replacement of the rack acts as a solution to the problem. The difference between a new product and a reconditioned one is the availability of a warranty period.The replacement process itself is simple, but access to the unit is very difficult and will require many auxiliary operations. After the assembly procedure, the steering rack needs adjustment.The Kia Rio 3 car is a complex design that requires constant and increased attention to its person. To ensure comfort and safety, it is necessary to constantly revise components and systems, as well as repair the steering rack or replace it.

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Reasons for knocking the steering rack. How to properly tighten the rail

Fig. 2. Steering gear elements with

power steering

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it to the supports.

3. Remove the cotter pins and unscrew the nuts securing the pins of the ball joints of the ends of the steering rods to the steering knuckles.

4. Using a puller OK670 321 019, press out the pins of the ball joints of the ends of the steering rods from the steering knuckles.

To avoid damage to the trunnion thread, screw a temporary nut onto the thread.

5. Remove the catalytic converter.

6. Disconnect the return and pressure hoses.

When disconnecting the hoses, use a rag or suitable container to collect fluid from the power steering hydraulic system.

7. Remove the intermediate shaft.

8. Remove the four steering gear mounting bolts.

9. Move the steering gear to the left and remove the right steering link through the hole in the wing arch.

10. Remove the steering gear from the right side of the vehicle.

1. Fasten the steering gear in a vise, the jaws of which are covered with brass plates.

3. Before unscrewing the tie rod end, note the relative position of the tie rod, locknut and tie rod end.

4. Loosen the lock nut and unscrew the left tie rod end from the tie rod.

5. Remove the small clamp of the tie rod protective cover.

6. Remove the wire clamp securing the protective cover of the steering rod.

8. Separate the steering rod from the rack.

9. Unscrew the plug locking nut and remove the plug.

10. Remove the spring and slide stop.

11. Remove the control valve snap ring.

12. Remove the oil seal ring.

13. Remove the two control valve body bolts.

14. Remove the control valve body and control valve assembly.

15. If necessary, remove the gasket from the steering gear housing.

16. Remove the O-ring.

17. Remove the low pinion bearing from the steering gear housing.

18. Use a rubber mallet to knock the pinion and control valve assembly out of the body.

19. Remove the four Teflon shims from the control valve assembly.

20. Use a special tool to tap the bearing out of the control valve body.

21. Use a special tool to rotate the rack bushing until the hook aligns with the groove in the steering gear housing.

23. Remove the gear rack from the right side of the steering gear.

24. Remove the bushing from the rack.

25.Remove the O-ring.

26. With a special tool, remove the O-ring by hitting the gear rack with a hammer.

27. Use an inertial hammer and puller to remove the rack o-ring.

28. Remove the brackets and o-rings.

1. Check the steering gear parts for cracks or damage and uneven wear on the rack teeth. Replace worn parts if necessary.

2. Check the o-rings for uneven wear and damage. Replace worn parts if necessary.

3. Place the rack on the V-blocks and measure the rack deflection with a dial indicator. If the deflection exceeds the allowable value, replace the rail.

1. Install the o-rings and brackets.

Install the spring end and O-ring tabs on the special tool.

2. Place the O-ring on the rack with a special tool.

3. Install the O-ring on the piston with a special tool.

4. Place the protective cap on the end of the toothed rack and place the bushing over the cap.

5. Install the oil seal ring guard on the gear rack as shown in the illustration. Install the gear rack with protection into the steering gear housing.

6. Hammer and

use the special tool to install the lower bearing into the control valve body.

7. If the valve body, control valve assembly, or steering gear housing has been replaced, select shims when installing the control valve body.

If parts were not replaced, install all previously removed gaskets.

8. Use the special tool to install the Teflon shims into the control valve assembly.

- Install the first O-ring (closest to the bearing) by moving the pusher towards the first groove.

- install the gasket by moving the large end of the mandrel over the O-ring.

- before installing the second gasket, install the spacer sleeve into the control valve body as shown in the figure. Install the gasket using a mandrel and pusher.

- Before installing the third gasket, install two spacer sleeves in the control valve body.

Check that the two spacers are installed as one piece. Install the third gasket.

- to install the fourth spacer, invert the second spacer so that the small ends of the spacers meet on the control valve assembly.

9. Insert the control valve assembly into the body and make sure it seats properly.

10. Install a new O-ring.

11. Install the body with control valve assembly and bolt to torque.

12. Install the bearing with a special tool.

13. Install the gasket with the special adapter.

14. Install the slide stop.

16. Apply a thin coat of thread sealant to the plug threads. Screw in the plug and tighten it to the required torque.

18. Tighten the sliding stop plug with a tightening torque of 4.9 N • m, then loosen it by 67.5 °

19. Use a special tool OK130 322 020 to measure the turning torque of the steering gear shaft.

Turning moment at the center of the rack ± 90 °: 0.8-1.3 N • m

20. If the torque is not correct, repeat steps 18-21.

21. Tighten the locknut to 39–49 N • m.

22. Install the steering rods.

23. Align the washer with the groove of the rack and bend it.

24. Pushing along the steering rods, install the protective covers of the steering gear.

25. Secure the larger side of the cover with the wire by wrapping it two turns and twist the ends of the wire 4–4.5 times. Be careful not to damage the boot attachment wire.

26. Secure the cover on the smaller side with a clamp.

27. Install the left steering rod locknut and align the marks made before unscrewing the nut.Screw on the tip of the left-hand tie rod and align the marks made before unscrewing the tip. Tighten the tie rod end lock nut.

28. Install the oil lines.

1. Install the steering gear on the right side of the vehicle.

2. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft and secure with the tie bolt.

3. Connect the return and pressure hoses.

4. Secure the steering gear with bolts and nuts.

5. Install the catalytic converter.

6. Install the pins of the ball joints of the ends of the steering rods in the steering knuckles. Screw on the trunnion mounting nuts, tighten them to the required torque.

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10. Fill and bleed the power steering hydraulic system with fluid.

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