Do-it-yourself gur repair fiat ducato

You can buy the power steering for Fiat Ducato at a bargain price in our store.

This device is based on the use of the principle of hydraulics. The pressure in the system, filled with a special fluid, is generated by a hydraulic pump driven by the crankshaft of the engine. The design provides a slide valve, which, when the steering wheel is turned, switches the fluid supply to one cavity or another, providing an additional steering mechanism (gearbox or rack).

The challenge is to make turning the steering wheel easy enough when maneuvering at low speed and more noticeable by the effort on the steering wheel when driving at higher speed, so that driving is as safe as possible.

The specialists of our car service will help you to eliminate the malfunctions listed below in the power steering of your Fiat Ducato.

Possible malfunctions and remedies

Fiat cars have long been equipped with power steering - the first models with this feature appeared decades ago. Drivers appreciated the power steering support in the driving process. The system helps the driver to turn the steering wheel in the right direction, without much effort. The power steering pump is the most important component of the entire system. If it fails, it becomes very difficult to drive - a less responsive steering wheel interferes with a safe and comfortable ride. That is why you need to contact a car service as soon as possible, where the craftsmen will repair the Fiat power steering pump in a short time.

In a car service, craftsmen are often faced with the need to repair power steering on Fiat cars. This is one of the reasons why restoration work is done quickly and efficiently. It does not matter what brand of power steering pump - repairs are carried out according to a long-honed algorithm:

• Dismantling the hydraulic system to remove the power steering pump from the engine compartment.
• Cleaning the device at the sink to remove dirt, carrying out troubleshooting and visual inspection.
• Carrying out the necessary repair work aimed at restoring the pump's functionality.
• Control check of the repaired pump on a special hydraulic stand in the service.
• Installing the device, ready for further operation, back into the engine compartment of a Fiat vehicle.

It may seem that repairing Fiat power steering pumps is a service that requires a lot of money and time. In fact, this is not at all the case. It rarely takes more than a couple of hours to restore the pump operation, and the cost of the service is very acceptable and fits within an adequate framework. This is one of the reasons not to postpone repairs indefinitely.

There are a lot of reasons why a power steering pump repair may be required for Fiat Ducato, Doblo, Punto, Albeo, ducato, doblo, punto, albéa. Among them are often found:

• Constant overheating of the pump for a long time (due to active use).
• The appearance of dirt, dust, foreign objects, gas bubbles in the hydraulic system of the car.
• Incorrect installation of the power steering pump after removal, unqualified repair and maintenance.
• The use of low-quality hydraulic fluid for power steering, its untimely replacement.
• Twisting, kinking or deformation of the hydraulic lines of the power steering system.

Rarely does the power steering pump fail immediately. This is usually preceded by numerous signs:

• During a trip, an unpleasant noise comes from the engine compartment - a sign of a pump malfunction.
• Turning the steering wheel to one or both sides involves a lot of effort on the driver's side.
• When driving, even on flat surfaces, strong vibrations and noticeable beating are felt on the steering wheel.
• It is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel to one side than to the opposite side.
• The steering wheel does not return to its original center position after the car leaves the turn.

Delaying and postponing the moment of contacting a car service is an opportunity to aggravate the situation with the power steering pump. This can lead to the need for costly repairs. In addition, driving with a faulty control pump is potentially dangerous for the driver and other road users.

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and here are general recommendations. from the basics

Councils to car owners.
Most modern foreign cars are equipped with a power steering (GUR), which makes it easier to control the car and increases its comfort. The resource and performance of this system largely depend on timely maintenance and compliance with the rules for its use, specified in the car's manual. It is equally important to know some other subtleties to avoid damage to the car's power steering.

Like most units and assemblies, the power steering also needs periodic maintenance. Car manufacturers do not give specific recommendations for changing the oil in the hydraulic booster, but only require checking its level (at each service) and, if necessary, topping up. Domestic power steering repair specialists treat this issue differently. According to them, the hydraulic booster is very sensitive to the state of the oil used, so you still need to change it. The frequency of replacement depends mainly on the intensity and operating conditions of the car. With a low mileage of the car (up to 5-8 thousand km per year), the craftsmen recommend changing the fluid once every 2 years. Each time the oil is changed, it is necessary to change the filter element in the reservoir (if any). If the car is used more intensively, the replacement should be carried out when the fluid darkens or a burning smell appears.

You should use the oil recommended by the car manufacturer for this car model. Do not use cheap oils as power steering fluids. In an emergency (with an oil leak), in order to get to the service station, you can add automatic transmission fluid and engine oil to the tank. It is impossible to use mixtures of hydraulic oils of different types for long-term operation of the hydraulic booster. After the forced "incest" and the elimination of the malfunction, before pouring in a new fluid, it is necessary to flush the entire power steering system from the remains of the mixture.

Deterioration of the power steering can also occur when the drive belt of the hydraulic pump slips (this is signaled by a squeak from under the hood of the car). Such a breakdown is possible not only due to a worn pulley or belt, but also in the event of a pump failure. It is not necessary to increase the belt tension in this case - this will accelerate the "death" of the pump. If the hydraulic booster is equipped with a drive belt common with other equipment (generator, water pump), its tension is often carried out automatically by a special mechanism. If the drive malfunctions, in order to establish the cause of the malfunction, you should contact the car service.

In the event of an oil leak, the power steering pump “dies” within 5-15 minutes. To avoid this, the pump must be turned off. This is possible only in designs with an individual belt drive of the pump (the belt is removed or cut) or where it is equipped with an electric drive (dismantle the corresponding fuse).

In circuits with a common drive for a pump, generator and water pump, it is impossible to turn off the hydraulic booster by cutting the belt, as this leads to overheating of the motor, battery discharge and electrical equipment failure. Since power steering and their pumps are quite expensive in modern cars, in case of problems with the belt (if it is impossible to remove it), the car should be immediately transported by tow truck to the place of repair.

At high engine speeds (in forced modes), hold the power steering wheel with a conventional hydraulic pump in the extreme position for more than 4-5 s. This leads to a sharp increase in oil pressure in the system, ruptures of hoses, hydraulic cylinder oil seals, etc. In a power steering with an electric pump, a fuse may blow. During parking, continue to put pressure on the steering wheel when the car rests on the side surface of the wheel against the curb. To avoid dangerous loads on the pump, it is enough to slightly (1-2 cm) turn the steering wheel back. Drive for a long time (2-3 months or more) with an inoperative (disconnected) pump. The mode is dangerous with possible accelerated wear of the rack teeth and the steering shaft gear. Operate the hydraulic booster in case of loss of tightness of its components (in case of oil leaks). The “I'm refilling” tactic is dangerous. At any time, the leak can become significant, which will lead to a breakdown of the power steering. Use a car with torn protective anthers on the steering rack. Road dust, sand and moisture, getting into the hydraulic cylinder, will inevitably cause its accelerated wear and lead to failure. Operate the car with faulty steering rod joints and tips. Rapid wear of the toothed shaft bushings and the rack clamping mechanism is possible.

Power steering oil change

To prevent the occurrence of emergency situations associated with a failure of the vehicle's steering system, it is necessary to periodically monitor the presence of oil in the power steering tank. With a noticeable decrease in its level, not related to temperature, angle of rotation of the wheels, tilt of the car, etc., it is necessary to check the tightness of the components of the hydraulic circuit: hoses, their entry points, etc. To increase the service life of the power steering elements and the system as a whole , it is recommended to replace the working fluid once every 1-2 years. The operating instructions for most cars emphasize that the wheels cannot be held in the extreme position for more than 5 seconds, as this can lead to overheating of the oil, up to its boiling, and system failure.

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According to the latest poll data, residents of St. Petersburg and the region as a whole prefer inexpensive, but high-quality middle-class cars, such as Skoda, Volkswagen, Kia and Fiat. However, trips on domestic roads "kill" even high-quality cars, the chassis and steering mechanism are especially affected.

One of the important components of the control mechanism is the steering rack, which transmits power to the wheels of the car. To avoid repairing a fiat steering rack, you need to know more about this design.

The mechanism consists of interacting parts: a toothed gear and a toothed plate. The gear is equipped with bearings, a circlip and a retaining nut, as well as a protective cover. The toothed plate consists of two parts: the right part rests on the bushing of the mechanism body, the left part is pressed against the gear by a stop equipped with a spring. The spring itself is fixed with an adjusting nut and a lock nut. The rods are attached to the mechanism with the help of ball joints.

Signs of malfunction and impending repair of a Fiat steering rack, such as Fiat Albea, can be detected on your own.

If you hear suspicious knocks, noises in the pump, hum when turning the steering wheel from the side of the front suspension, these are clear signs of wear or breakdown of structural parts.

• In case of malfunctions, it is possible to "bite" the steering wheel, hard movement when turning, it is especially difficult to control at the extreme positions of the steering wheel
• A hum when the steering wheel is rotated can signal a leak in the oil seals, a low level of fluid in the power steering reservoir.

If these signs are present, it's time to go to diagnose the car.

The most common reason for repairing the steering rack of Fiat Doblo and other models is sloppy driving.

Domestic roads in themselves are imperfect, so you should not add problems to the car by aggressive driving. Fast travel over pits, bumps, speed bumps, rails - all this takes away the life of the structure.

The reason may be holding the steering wheel in the extreme position for a long time. It is advisable not to hold this for more than five seconds. Also, a likely reason may be a negligent attitude towards the car: the state of such a delicate design must be monitored, the anthers and oil seals must be checked for wear, they often become unusable.

An experienced auto mechanic will tell you where the source of the problem is, even performing visual and auditory diagnostics. A knock heard when driving can indicate several reasons:

• Incorrect angle of contact between shaft screw and teeth.
• Wear of hinges, oil seals, bearings, seals, etc.
• Incorrect shaft movement.
• Poor fixation of the toothed plate.

Steering play is also caused by various details:

• The spool stop is loose.
• The silent blocks are worn out.
• The shaft is bent.

To find out the exact cause of the malfunction, you need to carry out diagnostics at a car service.

If knocks are heard from the steering wheel, namely a knock from a gear pair, this does not always mean repairing the steering rack of Fiat Tempra, Ducato and others. The diagnostics carried out may not reveal any problems, except for an increase in the gap between the rack and the gear. In this case, adjust or tighten.

The car is driven into a hole and, if everything is done correctly, the backlash is measured, for this there is a special device - a backlash. The permissible backlash is no more than 10 degrees, this applies to all cars. Tightening the adjusting screw or nut is carried out slowly and carefully. This nut is unpinned and turned to the desired value. It is advisable to clean this gap from accumulated dirt before tightening.

If the adjusting screw is tightened firmly, the steering wheel will bite when turning.

Let us consider in detail how the repair of the steering rack of a Fiat Ducato takes place in a car service.

The construction was removed by the master from the car, then he begins to disassemble it:

1. It removes the anthers, gives up the joints of the rods and removes the rods themselves, diagnoses the worm gear along the entire stroke.
2. Drain hydraulic fluid, release locknut, and remove clamp adjusting nut.
3. Then he removes the spring and stem clamp, removes the bottom plug and unscrews the distributor shank nut. Removes the distributor, diagnoses its condition.
4. Removes the retaining spring, then the stopper itself.
5. Shifts the stem and removes the back support with the right stuffing box, removes the stem. Examines the stem surface for wear.
6. Using a puller, removes the left stem oil seal.

All parts are cleaned of dust and dirt and thoroughly washed and degreased. On a lathe, the surface of the stem and the journal of the distributor shaft are ground. New oil seals and o-rings will be installed during assembly.

1. The left gland is installed, the rod teeth are lubricated, the rod is installed in the body.
2. The worm gear is lubricated and the valve is installed in the housing.
3. A lubricated clamp is installed in its original place, then a spring and a nut with a locknut.
4. The nut of the distributor shank is lubricated and tightened, a plug is installed.
5. The upper distributor bearing is lubricated and installed and pressed with a mandrel.
6. The rear support with the right oil seal is installed, then the stopper and the stopper spring.

At the stand, the operability of the distributor and the absence of leaks are checked.

The repair has been carried out, the structure is ready for installation on the vehicle.

The rack, in other words, is a gear pair: a gear and a horizontal piece of iron. With a straight-line movement of the machine, this pair wears out, if from time to time it is not pulled up to the gear, because in the teeth of both one and the other there is a production. The main thing here is not to overdo it - if you tighten it tightly, the steering wheel will "bite", and this will lead to a complete replacement of the entire structure. It is better to entrust the adjustment of the fiat steering rack to a specialist.

If fluid leaks from the power steering, you should undergo diagnostics, since the reason may be not only in the oil seals, as many think. Leakage occurs due to wear or marriage of clamps, nozzles, hoses, pump and other reasons.

A complete replacement is not always necessary: ​​this structure is repairable, and a Fiat steering rack repair kit is easy to find.

A defective steering rack is a headache for any car owner. Elimination of this problem will leave the driver without a car during the repair, and the repair itself will cause unpleasant minutes and expectations, and costs. Therefore, it is better to undergo a scheduled inspection on time and drive the car carefully, then it will last longer.

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